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LT05 FNY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,373 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,602 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 115,602 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,737 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 102,737 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,886 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,886 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 33,299 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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LT05 FNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT05 FNY, 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 LT05 FNY registered?

LT05 FNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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