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CF54 VCA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 73,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 72,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 70,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,089 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp has a sticker product on it

Front mirror indicators have a sticker product on them

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear indicators have a sticker product on them

Pass 1 May 2021 65,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 64,235 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 64,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,222 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,789 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,087 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres either worn low or on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,394 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 VCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VCA, 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 CF54 VCA registered?

CF54 VCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for CF54 VCA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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