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LT54 AKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,373 mi
Last recorded64,373 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower foglight unit loose but secure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner unable to see pad linings

Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,372 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglight unit loose but secure

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 64,372 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglight unit loose but secure

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2023 64,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 26 Nov 2022 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,746 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,216 miles

both wipers worn replace soon

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,551 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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LT54 AKJ 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 LT54 AKJ, 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 LT54 AKJ registered?

LT54 AKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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