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LX05 ZKC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,258 miles

2 x Exhaust hangers detached.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,930 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2021 65,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,476 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,332 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 63,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,860 miles

advise near side front tyre wear 225/40/18

advise nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 245/35/18

Pass 17 May 2016 55,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2015 50,262 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,412 miles

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

slight brake judder from front discs

Pass 21 May 2011 33,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to sidewall - no cords showing

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

Fail 21 May 2011 33,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to sidewall - no cords showing

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

Pass 21 May 2010 28,151 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 28,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2009 20,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,090 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 16,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 LX05 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

LX05 ZKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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