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LT05 HGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,260 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,633 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 76,633 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 47,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,885 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,762 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Advise tracking

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,494 miles

Advise tracking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,562 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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LT05 HGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LT05 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

LT05 HGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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