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Y6 LHM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,258 mi
Last recorded54,258 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 54,258 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2025 53,757 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 52,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 51,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,012 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 49,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,698 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 44,819 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,150 miles

Handbrake has near maximum travel

O/s/r tyre worn, near legal limit.

Play steering rack ball joints - both sides

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,964 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,626 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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Y6 LHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y6 LHM, 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 Y6 LHM registered?

Y6 LHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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The MOT history for Y6 LHM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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