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LM04 FDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,997 mi
Last recorded84,997 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,997 miles

All suspension comp sub frames and sills corroded age related

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer body and under body corrosion age related

Rear Back box skin corrosion deteriorated exhaust

Rear Both Sides Stop lamp light intensity low

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,098 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 67,490 miles

play inside steeringbox

Fail 5 May 2020 67,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

play inside steeringbox

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,787 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking at tank (7.2.3)

Central exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,770 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,398 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,271 miles

Play in steering on full lock

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s brake bulb holder has overheated

Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s brake bulb holder has overheated

Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,163 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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LM04 FDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LM04 FDL, 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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LM04 FDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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