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LN05 OWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,257 mi
Last recorded45,257 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 45,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 45,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 43,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 39,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,317 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 36,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,682 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 33,682 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,876 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre outer side wall has damage (cuts)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 30,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre outer side wall has damage (cuts)

offside rear tyre just on 1.6mm tread depth.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pads inner starting to wear low

engine has oil leak

engine oil level low

near side front tyre has slight damage outter sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,183 miles

front brake diosc's lipped & wearing up !!!

offside front tyre outer traed edges cracked & perishe up !!!

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,978 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 14,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,087 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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LN05 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN05 OWB, 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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LN05 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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