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LR54 LZX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 93,030 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,602 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 80,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,820 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,820 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,802 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,802 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,121 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)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,290 miles

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

some play in steering box

Fail 3 May 2011 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

some play in steering box

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,663 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,128 miles

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

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

can't inspect rear springs due to being inaccessable

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,822 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)

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 LZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

LR54 LZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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