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LR54 CTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,492 mi
Last recorded60,492 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 55,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,284 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,372 miles

Cuts In tread

Casterarm bushes have early signs of perishing

Front tyres cracking around side walls

Front tyres perishing

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,300 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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LR54 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR54 CTZ, 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 LR54 CTZ registered?

LR54 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is LR54 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 CTZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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