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CX05 FEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,068 mi
Last recorded91,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,068 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 91,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 91,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side working but very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes across rear slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,355 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

x2 rear exhaust mounts corroded allmost ready to snap

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,768 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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CX05 FEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 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 CX05 FEG, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX05 FEG registered?

CX05 FEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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