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LE05 AFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,385 mi
Last recorded49,385 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 49,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2021 43,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm 245/40 r17 91y contisportcontact5

Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm 245/40 r17 91y contisportcontact5

Pass 1 Feb 2017 34,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,250 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 30,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 28,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,777 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,660 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,672 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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LE05 AFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE05 AFX, 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 LE05 AFX registered?

LE05 AFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LE05 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE05 AFX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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