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S7 LKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,023 mi
Last recorded111,023 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 111,023 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 108,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 103,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,353 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 102,344 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,342 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,962 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,846 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 71,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer tread

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,898 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,980 miles

rear exhaust brackets hevily corroded

sign of fluid around offside front shock absorber and offside front brake components but unable to identify or detect a leak

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2014 68,979 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust brackets hevily corroded

sign of fluid around offside front shock absorber and offside front brake components but unable to identify or detect a leak

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,705 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,705 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 25 Oct 2012 59,851 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,851 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,503 miles

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

off side front brake disc scored/pitted on inside edge (also lip on both)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2008 35,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 29,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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S7 LKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S7 LKU, 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 S7 LKU registered?

S7 LKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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