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CB51 MCA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,595 mi
Last recorded95,595 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 90,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,723 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 86,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,315 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure 1 Hanger corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,151 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 68,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 63,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,457 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% Both sides have condensation in the lenses (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,154 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,149 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,096 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers poor.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,117 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,940 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,895 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 18,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (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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CB51 MCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CB51 MCA, 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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CB51 MCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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