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LW04 ROM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 ROM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 111,870 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 108,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,542 miles

all steering & suspension slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 102,044 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 98,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,400 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 91,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre exessive wear on edges

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2013 88,034 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre exessive wear on edges

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,697 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,697 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,443 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 36,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 18,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,969 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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LW04 ROM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ROM, 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 LW04 ROM registered?

LW04 ROM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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