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LS04 AHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 112,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,947 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 107,947 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 93,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 82,570 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 68,365 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 68,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,150 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 55,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 43,753 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 43,753 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 26,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 26,599 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 12,765 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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LS04 AHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS04 AHY, 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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LS04 AHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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