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LF53 WKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,409 mi
Last recorded75,409 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 75,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing more heavily/smooth on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in (Repairable)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,946 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 72,946 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,961 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,709 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn very low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,936 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,666 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,682 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,049 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 WKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF53 WKJ, 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 LF53 WKJ registered?

LF53 WKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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