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LB05 NVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,727 mi
Last recorded120,727 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 120,727 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 91y Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 120,542 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 91y Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 112,923 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 112,923 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 103,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 93,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,809 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 72,406 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 72,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,416 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,414 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,599 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 NVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

LB05 NVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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