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LK05 PXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,412 mi
Last recorded160,412 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 PXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 160,412 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened platted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 159,132 miles

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

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

under body covered

Fail 27 Sep 2018 159,099 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 157,172 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 157,169 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp corroded and insecure. (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread. (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 153,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 147,559 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 135,092 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 118,751 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,875 miles

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

damage to front bumper nearside

limited visual inspection due to underbody shields and covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,937 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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LK05 PXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK05 PXD, 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 LK05 PXD registered?

LK05 PXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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