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LL53 FMP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 65,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working all lights including upper level light (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,241 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jun 2023 63,220 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion around battery tray difficult to see all

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 59,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,185 miles

lift in bottom swivels

Pass 17 May 2019 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,391 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 55,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 53,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,830 miles

All tyres age-ing (10 years old)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 48,830 miles

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

All tyres age-ing (10 years old)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 45,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 25,724 miles

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

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

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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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LL53 FMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL53 FMP, 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 LL53 FMP registered?

LL53 FMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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