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L60 SBH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 SBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,135 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,141 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,484 miles

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

Offside 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 72,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of age in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 47,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,006 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,148 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,857 miles

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

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

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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L60 SBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L60 SBH, 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 L60 SBH registered?

L60 SBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is L60 SBH safe to buy?

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