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LW04 DYM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,166 mi
Last recorded119,166 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm) (REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting bracket at front of rear axle broken

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 119,166 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm) (REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting bracket at front of rear axle broken

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,505 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 100,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,525 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,640 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner lip (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR + OSF inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 79,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18Z continental (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,756 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,790 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

Fail 7 Sep 2010 63,784 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,621 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate characters slightly wrong colour

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,972 miles

Registration plate characters slightly wrong colour

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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LW04 DYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LW04 DYM, 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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LW04 DYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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