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LJ04 VYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,415 mi
Last recorded56,415 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 53,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

wiper blades

Fail 22 Nov 2017 37,344 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

wiper blades

Pass 4 Dec 2016 34,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,773 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 25,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,596 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6 to 2mm

o/s front fog light lens broke

o/s/r tyre 2 to 3 mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,792 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm

Offside Front Fog Lamp Cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,750 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 VYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

LJ04 VYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is LJ04 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 VYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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