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OY55 PUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,063 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame hold (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil on min

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,612 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged 225/40 ZR 18 Y

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both centre exhaust mountings broken due to corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged 225/40 ZR 18 Y

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both centre exhaust mountings broken due to corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,717 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 64,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 59,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,583 miles

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

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

rear brake pads 5mm

rear indicator bulbs coating worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,285 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 31,285 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 26,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,147 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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OY55 PUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OY55 PUE, 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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OY55 PUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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