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LX05 EKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,490 mi
Last recorded63,490 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 EKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,490 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 63,490 miles

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

H/lamp lenses cloudy

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 60,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,660 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,723 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,164 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 48,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,764 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,909 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,005 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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LX05 EKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LX05 EKK, 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 LX05 EKK registered?

LX05 EKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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