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SP54 TWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 TWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 80,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 80,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,013 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,004 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,980 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes slightlycorroded above rear differential (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to main brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,535 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,863 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 44,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,374 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 34,374 miles

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

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

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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SP54 TWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP54 TWU, 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 SP54 TWU registered?

SP54 TWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is SP54 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 TWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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