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CX54 FWU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,991 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 95,971 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,056 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 86,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 80,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,409 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,226 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 66,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 63,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,948 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 60,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,487 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,569 miles

Advise attn o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,103 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 FWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

CX54 FWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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