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LT04 BFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 100,306 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,172 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 95,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,891 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 83,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,468 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 72,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,207 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre cracking very lightly wearing on inner edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre cracking very lightly wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both sides slight cracking on side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,484 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 Aug 2013 51,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,669 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,070 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 43,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,394 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,843 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,288 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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LT04 BFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT04 BFE, 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 LT04 BFE registered?

LT04 BFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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