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LS55 WLF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,152 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,274 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,335 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 117,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cast iron one (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 110,409 miles

1X Exhaust hanger deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 79,637 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,387 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,470 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,470 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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LS55 WLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS55 WLF, 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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LS55 WLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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