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LL05 CBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 CBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 127,628 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 127,628 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air bag light turned off before mot test

Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,477 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 124,866 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,927 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/r rear brake binding

ubcc

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 119,927 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/r rear brake binding

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 109,516 miles

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 27 Nov 2012 103,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full.. not inspected

minor damage to windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Nov 2012 103,512 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full.. not inspected

engine management lamp on

minor damage to windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2012 103,388 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine management light on

windscreen chipped

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2011 91,008 miles

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

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

engine tell tale on

nearside front tyre bold at inner edge

offside front tyre bold at inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,675 miles

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre approaching minimum centre

offside rear tyre approaching minimum centre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,575 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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LL05 CBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL05 CBO, 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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LL05 CBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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