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LR54 LXT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tres worn outer on edge (5.2.3 (e))

esp warning message displayed on dashboard

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,079 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

esp message on dash, but switch and lamp working as it should

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,070 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

esp warning light on but switch works as it should

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,988 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

esp warning message on dash ,but activation switch works as expected

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

roof fault reported on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,509 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted to car unable to test some components

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted to car unable to test some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,868 miles

esp warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,296 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,944 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,015 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 55,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,366 miles

dent in drivers door and boot lid

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,615 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,690 miles

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

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 LXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

LR54 LXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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