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LX54 VXW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,924 mi
Last recorded75,924 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,568 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 65,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,566 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,606 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,786 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,666 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 38,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,119 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 VXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

LX54 VXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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