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LS53 TFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 78,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 77,201 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,061 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2023 76,061 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,878 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,813 miles

Handbrake efficiency just above requirements

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,955 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Suspension position sensor semi-insecure in offside front wheel arch/inner wing.

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,955 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Suspension position sensor semi-insecure in offside front wheel arch/inner wing.

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,521 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,641 miles

Oil leak

advise new wiper blades

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,343 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)

advise cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,617 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)

advise cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,074 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,163 miles

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

wear both front brake discs

Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

o/s headlamp accident damage pushed in at bottom

wear both front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,310 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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LS53 TFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS53 TFE, 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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LS53 TFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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