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WV54 DWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,340 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,204 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,431 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 69,329 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,631 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,559 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,798 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 24,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,994 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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WV54 DWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV54 DWE, 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 WV54 DWE registered?

WV54 DWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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