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WN04 VCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,712 mi
Last recorded105,712 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 VCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 105,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,572 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 105,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,130 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Fail 17 Aug 2021 103,130 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure locking nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,613 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section cracked at weld (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 100,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 99,830 miles

Rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 99,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,733 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 98,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 48,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 42,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 22,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,931 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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WN04 VCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN04 VCX, 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 WN04 VCX registered?

WN04 VCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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