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MT54 VKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,059 mi
Last recorded80,059 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 80,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged and sharp edges (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,980 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 66,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,677 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 61,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm, inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,952 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 27,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,950 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,221 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,732 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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MT54 VKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT54 VKA, 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 MT54 VKA registered?

MT54 VKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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