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LK04 KLS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,316 miles

advise o/s n/s front antiroll bar end bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,269 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 62,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 61,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,148 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

advise under floor components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 60,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise under floor components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,496 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s seat not fully secure

steering damper damp

travel h/brake

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,338 miles

Bonnet strut not working

Offside Rear Inner CV boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/60/15

Fail 10 Nov 2017 48,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Bonnet strut not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner CV boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/60/15

Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,018 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,076 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 30,005 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,399 miles

all 4 tyres have a lot of cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres have a lot of cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,663 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)

both front tyres worn very low on the edges.

front brake pads lowish.

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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LK04 KLS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LK04 KLS, 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 LK04 KLS registered?

LK04 KLS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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