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OV55 KWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,375 miles

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,594 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 66,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,964 miles

Front brake discs badly scored

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,317 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,899 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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OV55 KWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV55 KWO, 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 OV55 KWO registered?

OV55 KWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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