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C5 LKB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,681 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

excessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,258 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 75,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,635 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 31,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,477 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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C5 LKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C5 LKB, 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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C5 LKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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