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T121 ATE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,601 mi
Last recorded49,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 ATE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,601 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 48,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 48,050 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,427 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 44,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both number plates lights are starting to go dull

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

exhaust bracket correded and broken

Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both number plates lights are starting to go dull

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket broken/insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,082 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket broken/insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,795 miles

Exhaust system centre mounting bracket broken but system is still secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 33,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,015 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,735 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 17,735 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,730 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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T121 ATE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T121 ATE, 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 T121 ATE registered?

T121 ATE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is T121 ATE safe to buy?

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