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GD54 CBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,727 mi
Last recorded137,727 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 CBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 137,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,022 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 137,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,675 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre bald on both edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear lower) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (225/45/17 continental mo) (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,583 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,864 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,864 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,161 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,066 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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GD54 CBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 GD54 CBX, 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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GD54 CBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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