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SY05 BMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,642 mi
Last recorded68,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,129 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,344 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,604 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 48,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 16,865 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,041 miles

n/s and o/s rear indicators borderline passs due to fading.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 43,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

No kick up pattern to both front headlights, borderline pass, benefit given to presenter.

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 43,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

No kick up pattern to both front headlights, borderline pass, benefit given to presenter.

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2011 40,792 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Discs slightly lipped in general.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,792 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Discs slightly lipped in general.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension bushes cracking in general.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 38,657 miles

Advise damage to offside front fog lamp lense.

Bodywork marks,nearside rear wheel kerb damage.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Inner front brake pads wearing thin,discs slightly lipped,advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,282 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamps switched to tourist mode.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SY05 BMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SY05 BMZ, 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 SY05 BMZ registered?

SY05 BMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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