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M23 LAK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,494 mi
Last recorded64,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 LAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 64,494 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 64,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 63,108 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 63,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 61,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,922 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 54,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 51,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,686 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage but not through to cords

Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,868 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 40,867 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,598 miles

Advise small cut in left front tyre.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 11,598 miles

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

Advise small cut in left front tyre.

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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M23 LAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 M23 LAK, 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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M23 LAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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