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LX54 NWD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 NWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 87,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 87,314 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,213 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp unit slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Beam pattern weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both shoulders (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp unit slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,226 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F Headlight slightly loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,920 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,918 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,636 miles

Both rear tyres perished (225/50/16)

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 70,636 miles

Both rear tyres perished (225/50/16)

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished and is worn smooth on inner edge(205/55/16)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,985 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,901 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,921 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 50,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyre`s worn close wear bars (2mm)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91v

Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,547 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyre`s worn close wear bars (2mm)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91v

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,872 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,429 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,496 miles

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

nearside front tyre woprn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,635 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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LX54 NWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LX54 NWD, 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 LX54 NWD registered?

LX54 NWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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