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LK04 LVA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,757 mi
Last recorded89,757 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 LVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 89,757 miles

Centre silencer very corroded.

Fail 19 May 2017 89,753 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre silencer very corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,649 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,918 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,009 miles

BAS/ESP Lights on intermittantly.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,383 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,383 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

BAS/ESP Warning light on.

Coolant warning light on.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm [Firestone Firehawk 205/60 X 15V]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm [Firestone Firehawk 700 205/60 x 15v]

Washer fluid level warning light on.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,041 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,816 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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LK04 LVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

LK04 LVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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