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SF05 TZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,561 mi
Last recorded105,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 105,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 102,936 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 102,884 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - ON LIMIT!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 102,803 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to coil spring broken and too low (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 Metal brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 91,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,472 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,762 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,085 miles

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

scratches to front o/s windscreen

Pass 18 May 2011 64,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 53,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,265 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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SF05 TZC 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 70.6%.

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 SF05 TZC, 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 SF05 TZC registered?

SF05 TZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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