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LT54 MKO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,435 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 59,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 58,304 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 58,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked yellow in areas found (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 55,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,042 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,040 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,590 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Aug 2016 46,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,527 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has splits on inner edge

exhaust bracket broken

power steering fluid present under the vehicle no current leak detected recomend investigation

washers not very efficient

Pass 11 May 2015 45,675 miles

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 May 2015 45,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,836 miles

Engine lamp on

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 38,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 38,705 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,565 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,057 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,748 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 MKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LT54 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

LT54 MKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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