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EF04 LKK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,055 mi
Last recorded56,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,299 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 51,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,649 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 34,606 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 30,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 27,926 miles

Both n/s tyres have damage to outer sidewall

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 24,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 21,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,823 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 14,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 9,506 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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EF04 LKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF04 LKK, 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 EF04 LKK registered?

EF04 LKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 LKK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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