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HX54 CJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 87,302 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 83,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,545 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,482 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 78,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cut not to chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 72,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 w continental (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,904 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,405 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 48,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs waring

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,676 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,807 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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HX54 CJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 HX54 CJY, 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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HX54 CJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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