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LD54 WLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,262 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 134,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 127,942 miles

front window screen is cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2024 118,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 118,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 115,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 106,559 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 97,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,632 miles

the front tyres are worn a little unevenly. Recommend the tracking is checked/adjusted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,485 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,056 miles

Fan belt pulley has slight play

Fan belt tensioner is slightly worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,608 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,360 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 74,360 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

warning message on dash ,e,s,p not available

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,004 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,679 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,727 miles

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

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 WLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LD54 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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