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CU04 VBL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 74,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 73,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,536 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,214 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,876 miles

passenger side handbrake cable outer casing broken away.!

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,843 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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CU04 VBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CU04 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU04 VBL registered?

CU04 VBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is CU04 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 VBL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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