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OO04 GLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,243 mi
Last recorded143,243 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 143,243 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 143,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 141,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 139,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 138,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,534 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2016 133,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on

both rear tyres starting to misshape and get low

covers on outer sills

kerb damage to n/s rear wheel and tyre

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

oil leak

slight lip and mishaping to front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,714 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

covers on outer sills

front brake discs lipped and unevenly worn

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

minor chips in windscreen

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

oil leak

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

covers on outer sills

front brake discs lipped and unevenly worn

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

minor chips in windscreen

n/s o/s rear chassis rusty

oil leak

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,255 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,578 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 85,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,447 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,716 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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OO04 GLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OO04 GLK, 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 OO04 GLK registered?

OO04 GLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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