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EU54 CLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,756 mi
Last recorded64,756 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 64,756 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 64,755 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,268 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,531 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,964 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater not worked

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,427 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 62,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,879 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 60,879 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,398 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,868 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,868 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,996 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 45,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor cosmetic damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split and cable corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,270 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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EU54 CLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EU54 CLX, 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 EU54 CLX registered?

EU54 CLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is EU54 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 CLX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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