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HG55 LBF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 104,611 miles

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))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disks corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2021 103,221 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,802 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both mounts corroded at rear of system. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 98,404 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear . (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,513 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 96,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall to wheel rim. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,771 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,389 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,941 miles

front brake discs corroded (showing signs of uneven wear)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perishing /cracking tread

Fail 13 Apr 2013 72,941 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded (showing signs of uneven wear)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perishing /cracking tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,842 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,951 miles

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,823 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,168 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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HG55 LBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG55 LBF, 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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HG55 LBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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