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CX54 PUU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,020 mi
Last recorded71,020 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 PUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall showing signs of internal heat damage

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,879 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,839 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective Both mounts corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 69,835 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective Both mounts corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,537 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,535 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 68,090 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 64,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 60,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brakes only just met the imbalance requirement

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 13 Aug 2015 56,142 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracked

o/s/f tyre age cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,711 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,347 miles

o/s/f thrust arm ball joint gaitor split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,042 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,953 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 PUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

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

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