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LK54 OJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,491 mi
Last recorded153,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 153,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 151,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 150,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 145,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp mounting cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 145,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp mounting cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 142,494 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 142,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 135,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 135,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Obligatory mirror insecure interior (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,244 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 130,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,031 miles

Slight grinding noise when handbrake applied

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

offside front headlamp bracket broken (headlamp secure)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,212 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2013 114,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,311 miles

srs lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,670 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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LK54 OJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK54 OJX, 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 LK54 OJX registered?

LK54 OJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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