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CV04 VUT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 41,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 39,515 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 39,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 37,801 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 35,723 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,714 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,252 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 35,253 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,480 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,593 miles

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

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

offside front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,070 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,313 miles

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

o/s/r exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,329 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,289 miles

3-4mm of tread left on rear tyres

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,300 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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CV04 VUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV04 VUT, 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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CV04 VUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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