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LF05 JVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,789 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,201 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,201 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,210 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2012 66,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,580 miles

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

Offside 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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LF05 JVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF05 JVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 JVZ registered?

LF05 JVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 JVZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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