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CF04 FVX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 FVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 80,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,895 miles

advise slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,425 miles

advise slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 77,891 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,350 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,079 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,594 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)

n/s/f jacking point missing

o/s/r tyre has low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,611 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,027 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front brake pads and discs

advise puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,216 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,824 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,525 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,525 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CF04 FVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CF04 FVX, 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 CF04 FVX registered?

CF04 FVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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