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HX54 CYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,485 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 85,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 82,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside by tank

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,692 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 76,692 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,775 miles

under vehicle floor corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 74,776 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounting areas corroded

under rear vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,190 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,747 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Rear both exhaust brackets corroded and weakend

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre - rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,196 miles

front brake idscs corroded,worn and lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,440 miles

Gearbox pilot bush weaping

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,193 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 40,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,350 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 28 Jun 2010 28,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,724 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,920 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,214 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 CYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX54 CYU registered?

HX54 CYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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