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WP04 APF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,851 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,911 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,792 miles

Nearside Front play inner tie rod

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

Nearside Front play inner tie rod

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 65,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 57,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,394 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,623 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 37,596 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

catalytic converters noisey and rattling

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

catalytic converters noisey and rattling

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,181 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WP04 APF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 WP04 APF, 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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WP04 APF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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