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LL04 VUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,299 mi
Last recorded129,299 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 VUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,299 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,457 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,821 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

n/s headlight a little lose

Pass 7 Oct 2019 109,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 109,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 92,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,049 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 VUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

LL04 VUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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