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LW05 PGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,284 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 125,570 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 125,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,775 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 119,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,680 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 110,663 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake has low effort

Pass 4 May 2018 88,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 88,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Rear (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Rear (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 77,467 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 77,422 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,123 miles

Centre Front *under trays fitted obscuring some underside components*

Pass 14 May 2015 56,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,584 miles

Windscreen chipped & obscured by Sat Nav mounting, removed.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,725 miles

Mirror indicator lens cracked n/s

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

under floor plastic covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 29,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

under floor plastic covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray fitted

under body covers fitted to floor

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 PGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

LW05 PGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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