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CX53 FLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 97,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 89,561 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 85,282 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,057 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,289 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 80,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,030 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,027 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,054 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 60,243 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,591 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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CX53 FLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX53 FLJ, 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 CX53 FLJ registered?

CX53 FLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is CX53 FLJ safe to buy?

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