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LR04 XVM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,759 mi
Last recorded105,759 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,759 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms covered with trims not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test covering testable items

Fail 22 Apr 2026 105,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms covered with trims not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test covering testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 102,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 100,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,380 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 89,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,247 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 83,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,234 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 80,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inside edge,void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,470 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket/mount broken

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,990 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,907 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,638 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,475 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,450 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 40,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 40,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,244 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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LR04 XVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LR04 XVM, 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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LR04 XVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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