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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose / by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose / by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose , by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror missing ()
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose , by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror missing ()
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on its outer tread/edge 205.55.16.W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sill covers fitted nearside & offside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant warning lamp on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sill covers fitted nearside & offside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 number plate starting to delaminate.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake fluid level low.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate delaminating.
Slight play in steering draglink.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ04 XAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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