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A18 LBK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,778 mi
Last recorded73,778 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,778 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 73,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,807 miles

Offside front jacking block missing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,403 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,743 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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A18 LBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A18 LBK, 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 A18 LBK registered?

A18 LBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is A18 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LBK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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