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CE54 ZTG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 ZTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 116,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under guards fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes not fully checked due to under gaurds fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by both front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

both front disc back plates corroded badly

ns & os floor corroded badly but not holed

Fail 4 Jul 2024 115,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED BADLY

NS & OS FLOOR CORRDED BADLY BUT NOT HOLED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUT ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by both front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 113,057 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 113,057 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 113,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting point under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear shock absorber casing badly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,960 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 107,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,766 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,866 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X1 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,866 miles

coil spring broken Both front (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X1 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,098 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

undertrays

Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,565 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 88,565 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,479 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,156 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,488 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,186 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,567 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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CE54 ZTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CE54 ZTG, 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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CE54 ZTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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