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LT05 WXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,213 mi
Last recorded102,213 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 101,690 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 101,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,751 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective central support bracket fractured/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective central support bracket fractured/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 95,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective offside centre support bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 95,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective offside centre support bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,519 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,829 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 88,829 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,170 miles

esp lamp on

front and rear number plates incorrectly printed

Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear number plates incorrectly printed

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,717 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 81,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,433 miles

N/S front jacking bung missing

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,320 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 WXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

LT05 WXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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