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LM54 DVF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 125,271 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 118,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 111,641 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 111,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack suggest replacement

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,356 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint suggest replacement (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint suggest replacement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,304 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2015 91,638 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scuffed

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage front

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2015 91,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

accident damage front

both nearside and offside rear tyres scuffed

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn low on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and nail in tread.

suspect offside rear tyre under infated.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,275 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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LM54 DVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM54 DVF, 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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LM54 DVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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