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LT55 HWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,957 mi
Last recorded26,957 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 HWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,957 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack outer shoulder

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear indicato slightly discoloured

Nearside side repeater damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,934 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front fog light bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder and is cracked on the outer shoulder

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,945 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,948 miles

gearbox slight leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 21,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gearbox slight leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid low level

ns reapeter - glass missing

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall

oil leak - gear box

osf tyre worn shoulders

Fail 4 Sep 2010 18,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

jacking point rubber missing from off side front

Pass 4 Sep 2010 18,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

jacking point rubber missing from off side front

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,522 miles

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

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

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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LT55 HWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT55 HWV, 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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LT55 HWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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