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LA04 REG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,027 mi
Last recorded107,027 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 REG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,027 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,791 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2024 106,287 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,641 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 5 clicks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2023 105,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 96W Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 96W Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 5 clicks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 101,946 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,446 miles

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)

Oil leak Slight leak from engine ()

Sump tray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,004 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,004 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust cracked right through but not blowing and still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,056 miles

slight mvement in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,845 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 50,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 50,523 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,985 miles

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

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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LA04 REG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LA04 REG, 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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LA04 REG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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