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P604 CFX

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,620 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 74,620 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,507 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 64,426 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 64,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,159 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres poorcondition on the outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 56,354 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,643 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,843 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 52,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,062 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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P604 CFX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 88,515 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 P604 CFX, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P604 CFX registered?

P604 CFX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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