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LK04 LWU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,064 mi
Last recorded91,064 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 91,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

alignment

Fail 23 May 2026 91,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

alignment

Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,458 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 77,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,626 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,420 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,539 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,030 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

centre rear exhaust silencer is corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2012 52,028 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

centre rear exhaust silencer is corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 36,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 32,632 miles

advise both front lower suspension balljoints

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 LWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK04 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

LK04 LWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LK04 LWU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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