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LG55 ACU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,068 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,068 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,420 miles

slight damaged to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,607 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 46,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,808 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,808 miles

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

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

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 5 Sep 2008 31,195 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

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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LG55 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG55 ACU, 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

How do I check the history of LG55 ACU?

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What year was LG55 ACU registered?

LG55 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is LG55 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 ACU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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