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LL04 PGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,111 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 87,537 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,953 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under rear wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under rear wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,501 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,071 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 48,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,350 miles

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

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

front discs

headlights beam levelled out

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,129 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,623 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 32,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,060 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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LL04 PGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LL04 PGU, 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 LL04 PGU registered?

LL04 PGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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