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CX54 BYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,730 mi
Last recorded31,730 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,730 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside centre floor near plastic undertray getting corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

several rear suspension arms covered unable to fully check

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

several rear suspension arms covered unable to fully check

undertays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,221 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2023 30,221 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 28,607 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 25,762 miles

outer sill covers fitted

upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,623 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,281 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,004 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 25,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,579 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,216 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 23,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,368 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,268 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX54 BYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CX54 BYR, 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 CX54 BYR registered?

CX54 BYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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