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CB54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,236 mi
Last recorded148,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 148,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 139,239 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2024 139,230 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 139,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect + offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,193 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 118,800 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2019 115,126 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,109 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,679 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,640 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 101,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,624 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,117 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,032 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,660 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,599 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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CB54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CB54 SLK, 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 CB54 SLK registered?

CB54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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