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WP04 VDC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,159 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated gearbox multi plug (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,061 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,335 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 18 Aug 2020 84,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 81,504 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 81,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under vehicle offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded & pitted on forward sections (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension coil spring mounting bracket & inner wing corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe forward section leaking slightly (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 78,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread worn to plies on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front outer sidewall has minor damage

Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,130 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside Front outer sidewall has minor damage

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

Pass 1 May 2015 68,843 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low & worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth near minimum limits & outer sidewall perishing.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread depth low & worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth near minimum limits & outer sidewall perishing.

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,185 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low on inner edges.

Exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage.

Nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low,2.0mm.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,583 miles

Engine management system warning light staying on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine management system warning light staying on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,159 miles

Engine management system warning light on.

Exhaust centre silencer corroding.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,539 miles

Engine management system warning light staying on.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,539 miles

Engine management system warning light staying on.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 44,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,203 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

WP04 VDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is WP04 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 VDC shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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