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WP04 VDE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 83,361 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 81,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 79,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS NEARLY GONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARINGS COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,092 miles

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 75,501 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,990 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,794 miles

Engine cover fitted

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))

Offside and nearside front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,448 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,518 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,571 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,779 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 VDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

WP04 VDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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