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LB55 BMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,002 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corrosion

low brake pads warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,611 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 91,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 86,876 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wet test

Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

wet test

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,840 miles

both side front and both side rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive

front discs surface corroded

n/s/f balljoint rubbers starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

rear tyres getting low

wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Oct 2018 71,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both side front and both side rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive

brackett on exhaust broken

exhaust cracked and blowing but not excessive

front discs surface corroded

n/s/f balljoint rubbers starting to split

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

rear tyres getting low

wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,007 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,007 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,328 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak on exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,828 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,111 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,719 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,904 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,212 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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LB55 BMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LB55 BMY, 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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LB55 BMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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