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LB53 LZP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,782 mi
Last recorded55,782 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 LZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,190 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on centre rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 49,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , severe cracking to inner side wall , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,729 miles

Central Exhaust box corroding

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 44,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,028 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,396 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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LB53 LZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB53 LZP, 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 LB53 LZP registered?

LB53 LZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LB53 LZP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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