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WO04 GMU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,382 mi
Last recorded87,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 GMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,382 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play central bearing support perished. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components generally rusty, but not having any effect on strength

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock casings starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,225 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 81,225 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,256 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,256 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front dip beams (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/seal cracked

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake inbalance

Fail 17 Oct 2019 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake inbalance

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

offside front tyre is splitting open on the outer side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,757 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,743 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,418 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,763 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,072 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,669 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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WO04 GMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WO04 GMU, 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 WO04 GMU registered?

WO04 GMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is WO04 GMU safe to buy?

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