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LF54 TYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,760 mi
Last recorded71,760 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 TYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,760 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 55,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,578 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,322 miles

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

front nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall / close to legal limt (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,944 miles

Nearside Front tire worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,834 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2017 39,834 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,396 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nsf tyre has a tear on the inner sidewall

srs warning light came on during the test for a short while

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,179 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,662 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,595 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 TYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LF54 TYU, 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 LF54 TYU registered?

LF54 TYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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