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EY05 CZL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,714 mi
Last recorded177,714 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 177,714 miles

Central Rear mounting corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

mil light on

slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2018 177,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear mounting corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

mil light on

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 174,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 158,831 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 158,718 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,773 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 113,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 75,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,404 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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EY05 CZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY05 CZL, 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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EY05 CZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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