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CX54 LKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 105,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,709 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front tyre BADLY WORN on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe nearside frontmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front tyre BADLY WORN on inner edge

noise from offside rear wheel

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 96,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,207 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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CX54 LKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CX54 LKA, 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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CX54 LKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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