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EX54 LHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,897 mi
Last recorded92,897 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,897 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,881 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,699 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside back plates corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,581 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside/and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 74,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,716 miles

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

rear exhaust mount burst

screen damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,716 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust mount burst

screen damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,714 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear forward exhaust hanger broken

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,283 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,818 miles

offside rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,818 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre low on tread and cracked

offside front tyre cracked and low inside edge

offside rear exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 61,012 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,012 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,368 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 36,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,357 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EX54 LHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX54 LHV, 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 EX54 LHV registered?

EX54 LHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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