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LJ04 KNL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 128,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 128,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 117,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 111,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction mascot on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,226 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,329 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,459 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,587 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,223 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,803 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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LJ04 KNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL registered?

LJ04 KNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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