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LK55 OBT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,846 mi
Last recorded144,846 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 144,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,939 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 136,073 miles

hand brake noise when operated needs inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,140 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,501 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 113,400 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 99,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Fail 13 May 2014 99,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 2 May 2013 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 77,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 68,517 miles

srs light on

Pass 6 May 2010 60,572 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 51,256 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight noise on nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,906 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,906 miles

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

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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LK55 OBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK55 OBT, 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 LK55 OBT registered?

LK55 OBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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