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EA55 VRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,948 mi
Last recorded156,948 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 156,948 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 11 Feb 2020 154,954 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2020 154,954 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 150,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,046 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 139,679 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Service Brake Efficiency only just met. it may require adjustment or repair.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 139,679 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Service Brake Efficiency only just met. it may require adjustment or repair.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 133,798 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires attention (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both barrel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 94,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,836 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inside edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,111 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,111 miles

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

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

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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EA55 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 EA55 VRE, 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 EA55 VRE registered?

EA55 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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