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LF05 WWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,522 mi
Last recorded100,522 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 WWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 100,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2024 100,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,290 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 78,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 72,800 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 70,017 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 70,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,074 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,911 miles

slight oil leak, gear oil

undertrays & covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight oil leak, gear oil

undertrays & covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,443 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 42,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nsr tyre has a 2 nails.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre has a 2 nails.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 28,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WWO, 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 WWO registered?

LF05 WWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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