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LD54 WLH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,705 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 77,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,606 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 71,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,296 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 62,279 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater lamp has condensation in lamp, not affecting operation

Offside Side repeater lamp has condensation in lamp, not affecting operation

Fail 26 Oct 2016 32,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater lamp has condensation in lamp, not affecting operation

Offside Side repeater lamp has condensation in lamp, not affecting operation

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,673 miles

Advise both front head lamp lenses are deteriorating

Advise both rear tyres tread is wearing low 2.0 mm

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,184 miles

advise both rear tyres,tread starting to perish and wear low

Fail 17 Oct 2014 26,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear tyres,tread starting to perish and wear low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 20,879 miles

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

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,424 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,643 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,035 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 WLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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