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OE05 LFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 LFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind undertray at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 112,735 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind undertray at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also in poor condition heavily worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,891 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 79,891 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

tyres;; both front tyres low.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 49,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

tyres;; both front tyres low.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 8,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,029 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,132 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)

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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OE05 LFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OE05 LFB, 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 OE05 LFB registered?

OE05 LFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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