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LF54 FET

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,731 mi
Last recorded82,731 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 82,731 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,930 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 81,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Multiple holes, marked in yellow. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded, rear floor pan.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,241 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 81,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 80,072 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 78,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,202 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 77,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,189 miles

front inner brake pads appear worn and some wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,867 miles

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,867 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,548 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 41,958 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,049 miles

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

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

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

sill cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,688 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 10,926 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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LF54 FET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LF54 FET, 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

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What year was LF54 FET registered?

LF54 FET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is LF54 FET safe to buy?

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