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LS04 EFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,711 miles

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement **strong advisory** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement **strong advisory** (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,495 miles

Front wiper blades worn and split

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lense (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped marked in yellow (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades worn and split

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Nearside Front tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,898 miles

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

outer casing on middle exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,342 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 53,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,229 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,380 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,008 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 EFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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