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LV05 ZTK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,280 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 119,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 114,385 miles

Front to rear brakepipes corroding at rear

NSF tyre has a chunk out of outer wall

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear metal exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 13 May 2015 114,365 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Front to rear brakepipes corroding at rear

NSF tyre has a chunk out of outer wall

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear metal exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,218 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 102,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,739 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,157 miles

undercar where plastic coverings are cannot be eximened

Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,157 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

engine manegment light on

undercar where plastic coverings are cannot be eximened

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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LV05 ZTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LV05 ZTK, 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 LV05 ZTK registered?

LV05 ZTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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