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LC54 CZX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 CZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 50,911 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit wont adjust higher

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 48,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 47,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low maxed out on the adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,510 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,385 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,554 miles

Front ALL 4 TCA BUSHES SOME PERISHING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/80% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear TYRE TEMP REPAIR 245/40/17W

Rear EXHAUST HANGERS RUSTED BOTH

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,683 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing testing of seat & belt

Engine management light on

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,446 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 31,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,058 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 29,058 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light is on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,506 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 26,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 24,709 miles

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

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

advice front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,248 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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LC54 CZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC54 CZX, 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 LC54 CZX registered?

LC54 CZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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