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LC53 NCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 126,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight oil leak from engine area

Slight play in steering rack

undershields blocking view

Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front suspension springs corroded

undershields fitted blocking view

Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front suspension springs corroded

undershields fitted blocking view

Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 123,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner tread were cords are exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 120,219 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 120,219 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,086 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,189 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,772 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 35,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,684 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

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

Offside 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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LC53 NCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LC53 NCJ, 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 LC53 NCJ registered?

LC53 NCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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