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LT04 VUF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,815 mi
Last recorded55,815 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 52,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,970 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,386 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Wall Cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,834 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2015 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,582 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,582 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 11,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,975 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 VUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

LT04 VUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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