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LF54 TWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,949 mi
Last recorded127,949 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 127,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear has deep cut suspect to cords

slight movement at front suspension bushes

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Jul 2017 127,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm of front suspension (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear has deep cut suspect to cords

slight movement at front suspension bushes

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,037 miles

Front Head lamp aim on lower scale

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Head lamp aim on lower scale

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on the rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2015 70,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on the rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,969 miles

alternator very noisey

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken

run flat damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,063 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,890 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 TWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TWE, 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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LF54 TWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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