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DA04 MOM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,172 mi
Last recorded89,172 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 MOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 89,172 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,283 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rears broken corroded but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 88,283 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front lights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread has cut causing tear to tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rears broken corroded but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,271 miles

Front both headlamps discoloured ..but not affecting light output

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket missing..but still adequately supported

all 4 brakes discs rusted from being stood for a long period

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,174 miles

both rear tyres have nails in them

Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,900 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,319 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both front wheel bearings have slight play

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

offside front lower rear outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,245 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust bracket missing but system still supported

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,965 miles

both centre exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,404 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,286 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DEEP CUT.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,973 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

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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DA04 MOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA04 MOM, 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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DA04 MOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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