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LG04 LNE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,548 mi
Last recorded72,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 67,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 64,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust center box casing corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 60,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 53,730 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 49,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 49,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 41,884 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres perishing

headlights adjusted on test

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,706 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,000 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,128 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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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LG04 LNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG04 LNE, 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 LG04 LNE registered?

LG04 LNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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