2004 Mercedes SLK 3.5L Petrol · GD54 CBX
2004 Mercedes SLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 137,727 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD54 CBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2025
- 137,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD54 CBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes Slk (GD54 CBX) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GD54 CBX Mileage History
- 04/11/2022132,675 mi
- 16/08/2023134,386 mi+1,711 mi
- 30/07/2024137,022 mi+2,636 mi
- 16/08/2024137,022 mi
- 16/07/2025137,727 mi+705 mi
Average of roughly 1,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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