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LT55 OEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 OEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 103,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All rear position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,690 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel To much travel on foot brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,942 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR brake hose cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower front control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower rear arm ball joint has excessive play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower front control arm bush is split resulting excessive wheel movement ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower front control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,915 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,667 miles

osf tyre worn on the edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 42,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,425 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside 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 4 Nov 2010 27,120 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,091 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,651 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,284 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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LT55 OEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT55 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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