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LC54 EFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 153,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 151,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 151,030 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 143,727 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 135,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,408 miles

engine light on

parking light mot working

Pass 14 Jan 2017 126,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,943 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 124,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 113,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 97,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,540 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,203 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 68,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs worn

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

Tyre size 225/50 r16 92v

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,631 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,032 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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LC54 EFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC54 EFJ, 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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LC54 EFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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