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LD54 AFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 66,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 62,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres also deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

rear suspension corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,230 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres also deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

rear suspension corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,060 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 28,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,045 miles

off side front tyre has cracks inbetween treads

off side rear tyre has cracks on side walls+inbetween treads

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,487 miles

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

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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LD54 AFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LD54 AFF, 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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LD54 AFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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