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MC05 ZKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,464 mi
Last recorded90,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 87,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,885 miles

offside + nearside front tyre walls cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,964 miles

cut in left front tyre sidewall

rear exhaust bracket broken near rear axle(1 of a pair)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,950 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,978 miles

front pads worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,944 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 71,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,285 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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MC05 ZKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MC05 ZKG, 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 MC05 ZKG registered?

MC05 ZKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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