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LT55 WOU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,694 mi
Last recorded105,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 105,694 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 102,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 99,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 95,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 93,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 13 May 2014 93,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 18 May 2013 82,389 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 82,280 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 69,760 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,901 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,559 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,559 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 WOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WOU, 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 WOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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