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CX54 HYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,003 mi
Last recorded136,003 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,003 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 132,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,444 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 129,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 124,731 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 115,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

extensive undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords or ply showing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,530 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords or ply showing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,815 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,868 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 HYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 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 HYU, 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 21 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 HYU registered?

CX54 HYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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