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T10 ORJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT10 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 101,755 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,838 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 96,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,498 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,089 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,089 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,060 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,607 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,339 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,431 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,289 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 27,154 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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T10 ORJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T10 ORJ, 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 T10 ORJ registered?

T10 ORJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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