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LC54 DVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,583 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 89,583 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front catalytic converter area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,188 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,720 miles

front cross strut bushes starting to crack

front torque strut bushes starting to peel

Pass 27 Dec 2007 18,079 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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LC54 DVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC54 DVA, 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 LC54 DVA registered?

LC54 DVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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