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LJ04 EFL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,046 mi
Last recorded148,046 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 148,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 140,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 131,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 121,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 112,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,440 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,291 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,288 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LJ04 EFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 LJ04 EFL, 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 LJ04 EFL registered?

LJ04 EFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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