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CP54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,984 mi
Last recorded75,984 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,984 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 75,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,531 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 70,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,176 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Pass 2 May 2020 65,267 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,281 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,946 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,946 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 58,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,089 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,138 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,567 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn low

Front tyrs perished

Pass 23 May 2008 38,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,371 miles

N/s/f jacking pad missing, plus n/s sill trim panel damaged.

Rear fog lamp substitute light on, message in instruement cluster.

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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CP54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP54 SLK, 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 CP54 SLK registered?

CP54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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