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LK54 PXX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

191,194 mi
Last recorded191,194 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 191,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 191,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 183,685 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 183,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 173,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 162,342 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 162,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 154,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both caster arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 154,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both caster arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall no ply/cords visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2021 137,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall no ply/cords visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2020 123,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,215 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 112,215 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,556 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 96,454 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Steel arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,068 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

suspect power steering leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 83,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17Y (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

suspect power steering leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,928 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,927 miles

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,030 miles

nsf control arm dust cover split but there is no play in the arm or ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,078 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,081 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,443 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 PXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

LK54 PXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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