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LH04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 69,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front brake is binding , some heat discolouration present on brake disc (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear floor pan area corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,586 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame has quite a lot of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes have wear , nearside front lower leading suspension arm and offside front lower leading suspension arm bushes are worn heavily - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading front suspension bushes are worn - nearside also starting to leak oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,183 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower leading suspension arm bushes are worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,182 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower suspension arm bushes are worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 59,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2019 56,340 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,642 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,642 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,561 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 27,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate slightly de laminated

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,320 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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LH04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LH04 SLK, 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 LH04 SLK registered?

LH04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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