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L155 JRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 JRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,701 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,489 miles

Nearside Front indicator on mirror cracked (plastic cover)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing on rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes have slight perishing on rear arms (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion towards rear of vehicle

low coolent level warning on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,668 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,087 miles

airbag light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,439 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,153 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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L155 JRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L155 JRE, 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 L155 JRE registered?

L155 JRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is L155 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L155 JRE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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