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LW05 MDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,488 mi
Last recorded108,488 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,488 miles

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

front fog lamps inoperative

Fail 11 Dec 2023 108,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,559 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 20 Dec 2021 90,532 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2016 55,235 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,630 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on outter edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge close to cords and cracking on outter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 17,854 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

cuts to both front tyres inner walls

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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LW05 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LW05 MDE, 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 LW05 MDE registered?

LW05 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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