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WP04 GXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,787 mi
Last recorded75,787 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm inner bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 75,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm inner bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 69,792 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 69,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush de-bonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm joint seized, blade not making contact with screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,923 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides bottom front arms. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,747 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge cord nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,284 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 38,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,900 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,590 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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WP04 GXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP04 GXJ, 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 WP04 GXJ registered?

WP04 GXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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