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LR04 YVX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,375 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 136,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 132,744 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

general corrosion underbody

Pass 13 Aug 2022 124,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,286 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2021 117,286 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,847 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,922 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,922 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,487 miles

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

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

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 98,487 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,810 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,102 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 77,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,953 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 23 Aug 2012 59,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,825 miles

washers warning light showing on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,042 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 YVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

LR04 YVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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