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CX54 FCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,928 mi
Last recorded92,928 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,928 miles

Front both headlight slight discoloured

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 92,928 miles

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

Front both headlight slight discoloured

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 83,555 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,741 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 51,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 31,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both nearside tyres showing kerb damage.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,077 miles

rear tyres outer sidwalls perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,443 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 22,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,949 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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CX54 FCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX54 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

CX54 FCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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