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K700 MEB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,581 mi
Last recorded96,581 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 MEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,125 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken ,system still supported and secure

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,905 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken ,system still supported

Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,588 miles

o/s/r tyre has damage to side wall little cut

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,846 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2011 66,233 miles

front inner discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,134 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 63,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 38,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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K700 MEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K700 MEB, 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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K700 MEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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