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SP55 LND

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2021 129,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 122,998 miles

brake pipes greased

rear subframe hevily waxoiled

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 1 May 2018 118,808 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edgfes

Pass 4 May 2017 110,572 miles

Nearside n/s/f suspension arm has play in ball joint

brakepipes greased

rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,717 miles

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

brake pipes greased

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 94,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,532 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,374 miles

brake pipes greased

brake pipes slightly corroded

cut in front tyres but not exposing cords

front arm bushes sligyhtly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,925 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,557 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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SP55 LND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP55 LND, 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 SP55 LND registered?

SP55 LND is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SP55 LND safe to buy?

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