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CU54 LBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,685 mi
Last recorded102,685 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 102,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 102,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded and leaking corroded up to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by front flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded from front to rear `up to flexi on rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 100,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 100,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 99,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 98,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,665 miles

Front 235/35/ZR19/91Y. Both 5mm.

Rear 265/30/R19/93Y. Both 5mm.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,701 miles

235/35/ZR19/91Y. Both 6MM

Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,701 miles

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

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

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

235/35/ZR19/91Y. Both 6MM

265/30/ZR19/93Y. O/S/R 2.5 N/S/R 1.5mm.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,099 miles

235/35/ZR19/91Y both 6mm. 265/30/ZR19/93Y. both 3mm.

N/S/F fog lamp inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CU54 LBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU54 LBA, 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 CU54 LBA registered?

CU54 LBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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