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LS54 KCC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,106 mi
Last recorded96,106 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,106 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 96,106 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,997 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 94,994 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,298 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 92,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb fell out of headlamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 89,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,582 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two exhaust mountings snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,546 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,657 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,775 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,116 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,451 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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LS54 KCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LS54 KCC, 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 LS54 KCC registered?

LS54 KCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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