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LV04 ZWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,650 mi
Last recorded44,650 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 ZWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,758 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers deteriorating and slightly smeary

centre prop shaft bearing rubber donut deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipe at brake hose slightly corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 25 Nov 2020 43,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers deteriorating and slightly smeary

centre prop shaft bearing rubber donut deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipe at brake hose slightly corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,747 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 36,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,654 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 29,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall showing cord (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,106 miles

offside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall and in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2015 20,103 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall and in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,972 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 15,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,623 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer wall

srs light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 15,623 miles

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

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer wall

srs light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,601 miles

SRS light on

battery insecure

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres starting to crack around outer walls

n/s/f rubber jacking point missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 13,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

battery insecure

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres starting to crack around outer walls

n/s/f rubber jacking point missing

Pass 18 May 2010 11,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,839 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 10,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 8,692 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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LV04 ZWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LV04 ZWA, 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 LV04 ZWA registered?

LV04 ZWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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