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MT55 CJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,225 mi
Last recorded67,225 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 CJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,225 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested DUE TO FRONT PAD (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,327 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 65,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,523 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,042 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,601 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,768 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,213 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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MT55 CJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT55 CJY, 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 MT55 CJY registered?

MT55 CJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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