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SS05 LOZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,905 mi
Last recorded162,905 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 LOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 162,905 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 162,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 156,334 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 156,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 131,578 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 131,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,652 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 114,652 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 99,605 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,002 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,715 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,313 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,682 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,805 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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SS05 LOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SS05 LOZ, 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 SS05 LOZ registered?

SS05 LOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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