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LS04 RYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,054 mi
Last recorded75,054 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 75,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 72,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,845 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 70,845 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,699 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,214 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 56,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on dash

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front head lamp units condensated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on dash

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front number plate damaged

NOTE: Nearside mirror unit adjuster does not work,view to rear of vehicle not affected.

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

Offside front road tyre wearing on edge

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

Recommend replacing offside front wiper as incorrect type fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2012 34,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate damaged

NOTE: Nearside mirror unit adjuster does not work,view to rear of vehicle not affected.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front road tyre wearing on edge

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

Recommend replacing offside front wiper as incorrect type fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers not cleaning well

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,831 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,201 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 RYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RYX, 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 LS04 RYX registered?

LS04 RYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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