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HS53 LMM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 66,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 66,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,006 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,193 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

exhaused corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate starting to deterate

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 24,060 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 23,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,729 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 16,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HS53 LMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HS53 LMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS53 LMM registered?

HS53 LMM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is HS53 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 LMM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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