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WF54 LNV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 LNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 73,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 73,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,701 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 71,701 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 69,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 65,608 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 65,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached steal lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 61,638 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 61,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 56,243 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,479 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 46,424 miles

Offside 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 20 Feb 2014 39,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,131 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)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,674 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 26,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 19,554 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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WF54 LNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF54 LNV, 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 WF54 LNV registered?

WF54 LNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is WF54 LNV safe to buy?

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