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EN04 LUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,690 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Nearside front of engine ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,373 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,368 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,337 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 66,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,790 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 58,664 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,650 miles

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

n/s/f TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT BUT NOT EXPOSEING CORDS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,082 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,027 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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EN04 LUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN04 LUW, 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 EN04 LUW registered?

EN04 LUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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