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FG54 CEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,960 miles

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

Offside Front OSF HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING,ADVISE POLISH.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATE LOOSE.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2MM,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(245-40X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF HEAD LIGHT LENS DETERIORATING,ADVISE POLISH.

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

Offside Rear OSR TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE & HAS LARGE GROOVE TO INNER SIDE WALL,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(SUSPECT RUN FLAT DAMAGE.)

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS RUSTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are heavily worn advise replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise an adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise an adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front OSF HEAD LAMP LENS DETERIORATING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3-2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 75,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,528 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 64,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,150 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 62,150 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,004 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,854 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,523 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,523 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,373 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,373 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,764 miles

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 15 Nov 2007 17,261 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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FG54 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG54 CEJ, 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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FG54 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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