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SV55 OUK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 114,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 111,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,648 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 93,648 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 84,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust middle box bracket missing

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 75,563 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,519 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,724 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SV55 OUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV55 OUK, 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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SV55 OUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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