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LM04 FJP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 129,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,176 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs lipped

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,883 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer casing corroded

rear brakes noisey when footbrake applied

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 111,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer casing corroded

rear brakes noisey when footbrake applied

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,870 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,192 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 102,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,595 miles

Coolant leak

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface corrosion on exhaust rear box.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,623 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,474 miles

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

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,477 miles

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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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LM04 FJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJP, 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 FJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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