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LR04 XXF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 157,376 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop shaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 153,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 150,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 148,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 143,385 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 136,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,521 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 112,766 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 105,409 miles

O/S/R Coil Spring (Fractured at bottom)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 105,409 miles

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

O/S/R Coil Spring (Fractured at bottom)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 99,338 miles

Small crack offside windscreen.

Some lift in nearside and offside front lower steering joints.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,182 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 44,338 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.E.2a)

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 XXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LR04 XXF, 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 LR04 XXF registered?

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

Is LR04 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 XXF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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