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SC54 BKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,372 mi
Last recorded45,372 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,372 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run, both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f + n/s/f steering arms worn/play

Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,312 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside

Fail 24 Jan 2014 25,312 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,225 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 290,450 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 29,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,392 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 22,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 17,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 14,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,936 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 12,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,769 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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SC54 BKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SC54 BKF, 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 SC54 BKF registered?

SC54 BKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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