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LX53 GHG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,906 mi
Last recorded79,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,906 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 76,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 70,945 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficincy only just met

Fail 19 May 2023 70,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear handbrake efficincy only just met

Pass 16 May 2022 68,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 61,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 59,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 58,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 49,705 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 May 2014 47,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 38,787 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,647 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

small cut to the side wall of the off side front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,775 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,081 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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LX53 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LX53 GHG, 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 LX53 GHG registered?

LX53 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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