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LK54 PNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,708 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 104,707 miles

Brake cable damaged corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel cable broken (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,478 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 27 Oct 2021 104,478 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 90,081 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 21 May 2018 83,710 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,255 miles

o/s mirror indicator damaged/cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s mirror indicator damaged/cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,912 miles

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

Park brake cable outer cover split.

Under body trays fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Park brake cable outer cover split.

Under body trays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,932 miles

full underbody covers fitted

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroding

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 30 Oct 2011 72,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

full underbody covers fitted

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroding

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,523 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 PNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PNZ, 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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LK54 PNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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