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LV05 ZVB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,802 mi
Last recorded65,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS badly corroded and scored on inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 65,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS badly corroded and scored on inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre splitting on inner sidewall in multiple sites

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,782 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,930 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,428 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 38,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,484 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 2 Jun 2010 27,911 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,352 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 26 Jun 2008 17,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,596 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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LV05 ZVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LV05 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

LV05 ZVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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