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CF54 CDF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 112,108 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,729 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various underside corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,235 miles

Nearside varies metal pipes are corroded underneath

Nearside varies places are corroded underneath

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 110,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside varies metal pipes are corroded underneath

Nearside varies places are corroded underneath

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,794 miles

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

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

various underside corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,350 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 109,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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 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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2019 107,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2019 107,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,564 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 99,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,987 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,976 miles

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

front brake disc's slight lip

Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,976 miles

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

front brake disc's slight lip

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

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken system still adequately supported

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,059 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,907 miles

both front tyre worn on the inside edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,324 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,124 miles

Front lower valance is cracked but secure

Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front lower valance is cracked but secure

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,186 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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CF54 CDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CF54 CDF, 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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CF54 CDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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