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LX05 EXE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,624 mi
Last recorded60,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,624 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 60,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,563 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 60,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,461 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 59,448 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,683 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,424 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LX05 EXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX05 EXE, 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 EXE registered?

LX05 EXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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