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LC05 CRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,249 miles

Oil leak transmission ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 144,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak transmission ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

exhaust in poor condition and leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,302 miles

Moisture ingression into offside indicator repeater.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,532 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,685 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,697 miles

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

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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LC05 CRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC05 CRJ, 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 LC05 CRJ registered?

LC05 CRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LC05 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 CRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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