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LJ04 VYD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

100,818 mi
Last recorded100,818 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 91,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 83,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,794 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 69,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,404 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,445 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,444 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe corroded rear

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,440 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,226 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,665 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,634 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,968 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,968 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,912 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 VYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LJ04 VYD, 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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LJ04 VYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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