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LG54 CLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,083 miles

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Fail 20 Feb 2026 131,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,012 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 126,902 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 22 Feb 2023 122,699 miles

underguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Fail 17 Feb 2023 122,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

underguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Fail 23 Feb 2021 113,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 105,871 miles

under guards fitted to front and rear

Fail 25 Feb 2019 105,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under guards fitted to front and rear

Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,467 miles

guards fitted to front and both sides

Fail 23 Feb 2018 100,467 miles

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

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

guards fitted to front and both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,894 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,654 miles

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

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

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

under body protection covers covering the brake pipe inspection.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,502 miles

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

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

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

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

emil light on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,878 miles

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

right front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,282 miles

Advise right fron tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,126 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,010 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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LG54 CLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LG54 CLV, 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 LG54 CLV registered?

LG54 CLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LG54 CLV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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