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LB54 HXE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,466 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 76,268 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,045 miles

covers

Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,045 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both split too excess (4.1.D.1e)

covers

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,295 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,459 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,401 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 33,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,126 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 88,112 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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LB54 HXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB54 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB54 HXE registered?

LB54 HXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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