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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK04 KLSMOT history

LK04 KLS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2025
Mileage
78,135 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 KLS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 KLS was last recorded at 78,135 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 5,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,316 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,819 miles
Average per year
3,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,135 miles
  • 2023 – 72,316 miles
  • 2022 – 66,269 miles
  • 2021 – 62,476 miles
  • 2020 – 61,344 miles
  • 2019 – 60,148 miles
  • 2018 – 54,496 miles
  • 2017 – 48,338 miles
  • 2016 – 37,194 miles
  • 2015 – 31,776 miles
  • 2013 – 31,076 miles
  • 2012 – 30,005 miles
  • 2011 – 29,399 miles
  • 2010 – 29,028 miles
  • 2009 – 28,306 miles
  • 2008 – 27,536 miles
  • 2007 – 24,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,135 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise under floor components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Bonnet strut not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Inner CV boot starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,135 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    449118671487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,316 miles (+6,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    564789175501
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s n/s front antiroll bar end bushes worn but not excessive

  3. Pass66,269 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,269 miles
    Test number
    426861804025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,476 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    964569108776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    702835462100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail61,343 miles (+1,195)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    653481956182
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    991512095751
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under floor components corroded

  8. Fail60,148 miles (+5,652)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    484820540274
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under floor components corroded

  9. Pass54,496 miles (+6,158)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    754727891985
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s seat not fully secure
    • AdvisorySteering damper damp
    • AdvisoryTravel h/brake

  10. Pass48,338 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    867917038322
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner CV boot starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/60/15

  11. Fail48,222 miles (+11,028)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,222 miles
    Test number
    122718297955
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner CV boot starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/60/15

  12. Pass37,194 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    944465179849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    870544356046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,018 miles (+3,242)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    562773710622
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass31,776 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,776 miles
    Test number
    497659615147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    766960623128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,076 miles (+1,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    256249213152
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass30,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    889982922122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,005 miles (+606)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    937471722103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass29,399 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    127665791426
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have a lot of cracking

  21. Fail29,399 miles (+371)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    549945991023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have a lot of cracking

  22. Pass29,028 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,028 miles
    Test number
    254748810454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,306 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    430428419177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,536 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,536 miles
    Test number
    894381528170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,663 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,663 miles
    Test number
    283207687005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn very low on the edges.
    • NoteFront brake pads lowish.

Questions about LK04 KLS

Does LK04 KLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 KLS expired on 7 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 KLS?
The MOT on LK04 KLS expired on 7 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 KLS done?
LK04 KLS was recorded at 78,135 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 3,030 miles a year.
Has LK04 KLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 KLS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LK04 KLS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 KLS find?
LK04 KLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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