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LR05 EAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,809 mi
Last recorded79,809 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,540 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 65,507 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 60,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,676 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,132 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 46,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,351 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,162 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,400 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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LR05 EAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR05 EAY, 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 LR05 EAY registered?

LR05 EAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LR05 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 EAY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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