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WM04 YLB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,079 mi
Last recorded92,079 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 84,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,597 miles

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

slight misting to offside front headlamp

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,968 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 57,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,068 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,837 miles

Front and rear brake pads look low

Front steering damper damp

N/S/F bottom ball joint slight play. Change

rear number plate fixing poor

Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear brake pads look low

Front steering damper damp

N/S/F bottom ball joint slight play. Change

O/S/f tyre worn inner edge

Tracking?

rear number plate fixing poor

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,615 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 225/45/17

front & rear pads getting low

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,262 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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WM04 YLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM04 YLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM04 YLB registered?

WM04 YLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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