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LS54 CHH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,577 mi
Last recorded28,577 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension compartments corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension corroded

nearside rear and both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake and n/s/r back plates corroded

front shock-absorbers corroded

o/s/r exhaust mounting corroded

plastic trims over outer sills and under-trays fitted

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,172 miles

front brake disc back plates in poor condition

noise on o/s/r hub when rotated

rear suspension arms showing heavy corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,095 miles

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

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

Various suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2019 28,095 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Various suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,928 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various suspension components, front and rear, corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 26 Oct 2017

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a lot of corrosion underside

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,310 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

undercarriage corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,780 miles

slight corrosion to both steering arms

slight corrosion to front anti roll bar

slight corrosion to front shock absorber mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,516 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 22,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,546 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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LS54 CHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LS54 CHH, 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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LS54 CHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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