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LS54 CGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 133,775 miles

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

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

under trays

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 132,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,271 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 131,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,737 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 129,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,156 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

under body trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,925 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Dec 2019 123,654 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 122,661 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 121,615 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut

Fail 25 Nov 2017 121,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,451 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 119,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,181 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

LOW TYRE PRESSURE WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH

O/S/R EXHAUST JOINT SLEEVE LOOSE/INSECURE + SLIGHTLY LEAKING

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM LIMITS

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW (APPROX 4-5K)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 107,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,555 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front rear suspension arms inner bushes starting to separate

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,703 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both rear outer disc's show corrosion

front no plate starting to deterioate

front tyres starting to wear on sides nearing limits

rear indicators starting to show white light

rear tyres nearing wear bar indicators +- 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,048 miles

Front registration plate cracked

O/s/r exhaust silencer bracket corroded and broken away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate cracked

O/s/r exhaust silencer bracket corroded and broken away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Nov 2010 68,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,721 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 52,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 41,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,553 miles

front discs ridged and worn

stone chip windsreen

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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LS54 CGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LS54 CGV, 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 LS54 CGV registered?

LS54 CGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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