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ST05 LXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,163 mi
Last recorded123,163 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,163 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 May 2022 117,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,036 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 109,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,280 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 75,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 51,309 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 45,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,909 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 27,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,853 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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ST05 LXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ST05 LXM, 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 ST05 LXM registered?

ST05 LXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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