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LA53 OJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,843 miles

All four wheel arch edges starting to corrode

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has signs of heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Lower Crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,347 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,399 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber doughnut split ()

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,485 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nail in N/S/F tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,078 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,503 miles

Both head lamps have condensation on inside of lens.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both headlamps have condensation on inside of lens

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,128 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,783 miles

cut in osr tyre and getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,794 miles

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

cut in left rear tyre tread also appears to be down on pressure

Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in left rear tyre tread also appears to be down on pressure

Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,751 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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LA53 OJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LA53 OJJ, 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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LA53 OJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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