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WU04 MHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,296 mi
Last recorded28,296 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 MHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 28,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 28,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 28,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,723 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 27,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,900 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,129 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 19,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,401 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,003 miles

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,016 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 11,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,523 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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WU04 MHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 WU04 MHY, 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 WU04 MHY registered?

WU04 MHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is WU04 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 MHY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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