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LB04 HHX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,510 mi
Last recorded52,510 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 HHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,911 miles

Offside Front Head lamp - Condensation inside lamp assembly.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Head lamp - Condensation inside lamp assembly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,131 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 50,128 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,353 miles

Boot struts weak

Exhaust system general corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,353 miles

Boot struts weak

Exhaust system general corrosion

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot struts weak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,909 miles

Boot struts weak

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 47,778 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering damper leaking badly (2.1.5 (a))

Boot struts weak

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner washer jet poor

Pass 8 Nov 2017 46,601 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Slightly Deteriorated/ Rusty.

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,616 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Slight Play In O/S/F Steering Arm Inner Ball Joint

Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Slight Play In O/S/F Steering Arm Inner Ball Joint

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,562 miles

Front Tyres Perrishing On Outer Side Walls

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,759 miles

free play detected in steering system however meets test requirements

n/s front tyre small cut in tread no cord exposed at time of test

washer jets partly blocked but allowing screen to be cleaned

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,255 miles

Front Brake pads Wering Thin, Recomend Replacing Within 4000 Miles.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,938 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,584 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

rear tyres est. 6/8000 and sidec walls starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,170 miles

steering damper , slight leak.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,031 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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LB04 HHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LB04 HHX, 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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LB04 HHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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