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WS03 HMS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS03 HMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,944 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,063 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,753 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 60,753 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

centre exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,193 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,933 miles

Early signs of corrosion appearing under the car

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,091 miles

Early signs of corrosion appearing under the whole car

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,758 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 40,468 miles

both rear tyres outer side wall slightly cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2016 40,467 miles

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

both rear tyres outer side wall slightly cracking

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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WS03 HMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WS03 HMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WS03 HMS registered?

WS03 HMS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is WS03 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WS03 HMS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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