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RA54 UPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,126 mi
Last recorded101,126 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,126 miles

Centre stop lamp notworking

Corrosion to o.s front to rear brake pipe (above rear axle)

N.s.r shock absorber weak!

Fail 5 Dec 2018 110,113 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre stop lamp notworking

Corrosion to o.s front to rear brake pipe (above rear axle)

N.s.r shock absorber weak!

No tread on outer part of o.s.f tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2017 103,491 miles

Central Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequately supported

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,547 miles

Central Brake light not working

Central Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but system adequately supported

Lower Under tray covers fitted, some of the components cannot be fitted

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Upper Engine bay covers fitted, some of the components cannot be tested

Pass 24 Dec 2015 84,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust middle bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2015 84,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust middle bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,674 miles

middle brake light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle brake light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,090 miles

Centre Pipe Exhaust Hanger Not Attatched But System Still Has Adequate Support

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 63,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,265 miles

Both front tyres very close to legal limit.

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)

Slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,247 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,247 miles

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

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

both rear tyres has cuts in inner side wall

deep cuts nearside front tyre inner side wall

side wall damage nearside tyre outer side

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,513 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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RA54 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA54 UPJ, 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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RA54 UPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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