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LB05 DYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,713 mi
Last recorded182,713 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 182,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 181,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 179,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 177,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Continuous cracking in the inner tread over the complete circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 177,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Continuous cracking in the inner tread over the complete circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 171,536 miles

Minor exhaust leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 167,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S front headlamp fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 163,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 159,445 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 159,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,853 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,365 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 130,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 94,599 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,690 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 DYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYA, 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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LB05 DYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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