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LF53 FUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside lower floor pan chassis rail corroding

Offside Front wing edge corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os too flexi s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2025 86,679 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror excessive deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside lower floor pan chassis rail corroding

Offside Front wing edge corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os too flexi s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,204 miles

Front/Rear suspension rusty

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2024 85,196 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking rear pipework (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded and pitted

battery charging lamp showing not charging

front suspension rusty

rear exhaust box rusty

rear suspension rusty

unable to check offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2020 83,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,355 miles

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

Rear both sides tyres slight wear getting down

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear both sides tyres slight wear getting down

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,801 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,198 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,037 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 19 Oct 2011 65,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,346 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,869 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,866 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 32,943 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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LF53 FUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LF53 FUA, 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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LF53 FUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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