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T16 DWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 DWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 73,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,992 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,320 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres sidewalls visable ageing cracks

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,385 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm. 245/40ZR17 91Y

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slightly damaged front bumper

Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,541 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slightly damaged front bumper

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,542 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,535 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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T16 DWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T16 DWD, 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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T16 DWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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