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LD54 YSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 72,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 72,369 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 69,681 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 69,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 63,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 63,518 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,808 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 61,808 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,892 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicaters

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,982 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)

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 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

LD54 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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