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YR04 WFP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,278 mi
Last recorded66,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,232 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 66,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,219 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 66,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 66,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,951 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 65,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,691 miles

oil leak

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,691 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,290 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,418 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,230 miles

Off side front tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,161 miles

Transmission oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,627 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 16,607 miles

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

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

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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YR04 WFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YR04 WFP, 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 YR04 WFP registered?

YR04 WFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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