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VH54 CJH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,585 mi
Last recorded119,585 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVH54 CJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,009 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,005 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,248 miles

Combination switch loose on steering column

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust stay between rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 115,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Combination switch loose on steering column

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust stay between rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,767 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 104,661 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,764 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,956 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 43,379 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner4 edges

front discs ridged and worn

light stone chip windscreeen

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,379 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner4 edges

front discs ridged and worn

light stone chip windscreeen

Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,809 miles

front discs ridged

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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VH54 CJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VH54 CJH, 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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VH54 CJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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