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LG05 GZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,589 mi
Last recorded64,589 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 GZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,382 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 61,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,962 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tail gate struts not working

Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,753 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded & support bar (side to side) coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

boot struts poor/weak

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Fail 18 Jan 2020 56,749 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded & support bar (side to side) coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

boot struts poor/weak

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 53,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,505 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2017 48,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 46,627 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,314 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,176 miles

offside front tyre badly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre sidewalls and tread perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,125 miles

off side front tyre cracking on wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,378 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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LG05 GZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LG05 GZZ, 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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LG05 GZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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