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LS54 KCG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 109,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear accident damage

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rack end slight play

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,463 miles

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,441 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,594 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,229 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fog light not working

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,361 miles

Front front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,920 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,891 miles

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipes

n/s/r tyre only just legal

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,945 miles

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

corrosion on rear part of both main brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,676 miles

rear exhaust section cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,403 miles

hand-brake high/front inner pads look low/front discs slightly lipped/play in both front wheel bearings

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 KCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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