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LD54 RFO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 RFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking / worn ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 97,548 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking / worn ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,645 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn close to excessive/ knocking ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn close to excessive/ knocking ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 93,358 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 93,356 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (Torque reaction arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 90,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall P zero 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread. Advise wheel alignment check 245/35R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,113 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 74,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,336 miles

undertray is fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,815 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 22,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2011 17,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,301 miles

slight cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 26 Nov 2008 13,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 9,868 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 RFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

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

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