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CE54 VMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 98,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,980 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,896 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,149 miles

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,972 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,748 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn to 0mm on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,428 miles

Nearside 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)

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

srs light on.

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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CE54 VMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CE54 VMF, 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 CE54 VMF registered?

CE54 VMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is CE54 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 VMF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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