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WF04 LXT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,840 mi
Last recorded93,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,840 miles

Coolant leak ()

centre exhaust silencer excessively corroded but has no leaks

Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,840 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

centre exhaust silencer excessively corroded but has no leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,493 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,026 miles

Central Exhaust system deteriorating.

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

Offside Front Jacking pint rubber missing.

Offside Front condensation in head light unit.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,714 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front jacking point rubber missing

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,552 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,717 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,965 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,203 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,684 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,517 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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WF04 LXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF04 LXT, 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 WF04 LXT registered?

WF04 LXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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