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LHC 74

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,435 mi
Last recorded114,435 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHC 74
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 114,435 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,517 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 112,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,260 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,888 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,497 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,931 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars on inner edges.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 109,931 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars on inner edges.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 82,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,625 miles

cut on n/s/f outer wall

Fail 6 Jul 2013 61,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cut on n/s/f outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS Light on indicating malfunction with system.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 30,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,805 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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LHC 74 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LHC 74, 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 LHC 74 registered?

LHC 74 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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