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CX04 VXH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,981 mi
Last recorded106,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,981 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

rear suspension components undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2026 106,981 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic over sills fitted

rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,178 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 104,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion starting on all steel suspension components

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2020 102,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion starting on all steel suspension components

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,966 miles

general corrosion starting on suspension components

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

general corrosion starting on suspension components

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 88,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 18 Jul 2013 78,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,405 miles

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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CX04 VXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX04 VXH, 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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CX04 VXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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