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LR54 CVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 98,019 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,200 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 95,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,038 miles

Offside Front Shocker corroded

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 88,037 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe is leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers are corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs are rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 88,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 87,923 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front wheel arches, rear pipes also corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both wipers smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 87,921 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper split (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front wheel arches, rear pipes also corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both wipers smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 87,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 87,237 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 82,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2015 82,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 77,153 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 77,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,872 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,173 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 CVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR54 CVU, 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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LR54 CVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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