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LN05 OZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2020 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back up lights not working both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 64,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,025 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on the side wall but not showing cord

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,500 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front fog light not working

offside front tyre outerwall slightly damaged but not showing threads

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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 OZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OZT, 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 LN05 OZT registered?

LN05 OZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is LN05 OZT safe to buy?

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