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LD54 RCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 80,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,055 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,005 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 76,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,540 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear registration lamp not working.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 59,989 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,989 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,909 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre balding inner edge

advise off side rear tyre on 2.5-2.0mm tread

advise slight damage to all tyre outter side walls

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,906 miles

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

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre balding inner edge

advise off side rear tyre on 2.5-2.0mm tread

advise slight damage to all tyre outter side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,498 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,722 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre flat poss fault ?

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,858 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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LD54 RCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RCU, 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 LD54 RCU registered?

LD54 RCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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