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LY04 HLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre silencer corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,024 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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LY04 HLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY04 HLF, 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 LY04 HLF registered?

LY04 HLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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