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LS54 TUH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,590 mi
Last recorded178,590 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 TUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2022 178,590 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to ARB (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 175,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 169,862 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 169,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 165,751 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 165,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 159,260 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 159,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 143,349 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 129,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 123,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 116,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 109,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 109,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,598 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 90,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 90,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,814 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 TUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

LS54 TUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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