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CV54 ZVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,022 mi
Last recorded60,022 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 ZVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 60,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,825 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,469 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 54,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 53,132 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,289 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 50,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,891 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,732 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 47,732 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,115 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,115 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,833 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,819 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,451 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 25,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 223,303 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 17,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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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CV54 ZVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV54 ZVJ, 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 CV54 ZVJ registered?

CV54 ZVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is CV54 ZVJ safe to buy?

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