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LR54 UTG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 UTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,602 miles

Centre exhaust flange cracked

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 120,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,708 miles

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

rear exhaust brackets (x2) rotten off

rear floor area corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,708 miles

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

rear exhaust brackets (x2) rotten off

rear floor area corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,270 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread pattern

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 27 Apr 2015 104,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Apr 2013 81,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,495 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,495 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,995 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 UTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

LR54 UTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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