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LF05 DYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 DYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 82,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,708 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,600 miles

Rear both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,045 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,221 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,474 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,326 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,326 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,501 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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LF05 DYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF05 DYU, 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 LF05 DYU registered?

LF05 DYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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