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LX54 YTG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,508 mi
Last recorded45,508 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 45,508 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 45,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque making it difficult to see a clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 31,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 30,249 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure top bracket missing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,052 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 25,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 24,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,095 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 May 2016 21,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 19,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,451 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,152 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 6,152 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

LX54 YTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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