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LB05 CLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,344 mi
Last recorded54,344 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a minor cut inner wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,341 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 40,798 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,120 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,667 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,667 miles

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

Engine oil level too low.

Fail 8 May 2010 16,298 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 16,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 14,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,299 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 CLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

LB05 CLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LB05 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 CLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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