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LB05 AZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 AZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 88,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,673 miles

Front worn outer edges

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,663 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front worn outer edges

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,974 miles

(advice) paring brake making sharp sound/squeaking noise

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscure some coponents

Fail 8 Jun 2018 80,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

(advice) paring brake making sharp sound/squeaking noise

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted obscure some coponents

Pass 26 May 2017 76,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,405 miles

Exhaust system corroded (Mounts & brackets) All secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 60,385 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 55,125 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 55,125 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 49,969 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 49,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 45,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 29,465 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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LB05 AZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB05 AZF, 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 LB05 AZF registered?

LB05 AZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is LB05 AZF safe to buy?

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