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LE52 SKY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

26,514 mi
Last recorded26,514 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE52 SKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,514 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 26,446 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 26,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 26,106 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 24,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,323 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,486 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 38,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 38,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,155 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,880 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,027 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,295 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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LE52 SKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 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 LE52 SKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE52 SKY?

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What year was LE52 SKY registered?

LE52 SKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LE52 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE52 SKY shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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