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LO04 EFW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,931 mi
Last recorded122,931 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 EFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 122,931 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 122,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,263 miles

Front offside & nearside wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin * close to limit * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear offside & nearside wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2022 116,263 miles

Front offside & nearside wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin * close to limit * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear offside & nearside wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,526 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,064 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,064 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,819 miles

some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,018 miles

both front steering arms have slight play in ball joints

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre has small cut

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low on tread 3/4 mm depth

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,851 miles

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

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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LO04 EFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LO04 EFW, 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 LO04 EFW registered?

LO04 EFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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