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LX54 YSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,027 mi
Last recorded27,027 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 27,027 miles

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

O/S/F ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED, INSIDE EDGE. O/S/F UNDER TRAY/SILL DAMAGED. FRONT STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. REAR BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 26,552 miles

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

O/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING. O/S/F UNDER TRAY/SILL COVER DAMAGED. O/S/F ROAD WHEEL INSIDE EDGE DAMAGED.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 25,782 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 25,332 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 25,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,632 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 24,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,326 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,869 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 8,868 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,765 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 YSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX54 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

LX54 YSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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