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CF54 CSF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,132 mi
Last recorded145,132 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 145,130 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,499 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses are slightly discoloured due to delamination (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,714 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,680 miles

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

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

rear exhaust brackets corroding

slight corrosion nearside front wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2014 64,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

water ingress into o/s side repeater lamp

Fail 11 Dec 2013 56,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

water ingress into o/s side repeater lamp

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,655 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 CSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CF54 CSF, 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 CSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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