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EF04 LKL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 92,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 83,631 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,395 miles

Front discs starting to corrode

Front tyres starting to crack

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,743 miles

Front brake discs corroded/wearing

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,738 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,905 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are deteriorated - dot/date code = "2013"

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,295 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,615 miles

Both head lamp patterns starting to detiourate

Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,615 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Both head lamp patterns starting to detiourate

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,180 miles

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

steering damper has a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,454 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 LKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

EF04 LKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is EF04 LKL safe to buy?

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