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L55 HCS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,995 mi
Last recorded115,995 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 HCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,995 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure + sharp edge broken indicator repeater light (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights up as brake light then cannot see it when braking its using the same bulb filament (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloady lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloady lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lens broken

Offside Rear 1 exhaust hanger bracket missing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,377 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,315 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,673 miles

O/S/F Side Repeater Lense Broken

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 106,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Tyre Wall (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F Side Repeater Lense Broken

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 97,881 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,600 miles

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

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,600 miles

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,248 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,590 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,459 miles

SLIGHT BLOW CENTER BOX.

offside front tyre 1.6 2mm of tread remaining, tracking badly.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,361 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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L55 HCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L55 HCS, 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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L55 HCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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