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T28 HAW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 HAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 May 2021 118,101 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens need cleaning /mopping (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,004 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear pipe/ leaking centre area (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lamp lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,072 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 May 2019 113,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,715 miles

Central Front Lower lower front bumper broken with a sharp edges .

Front Windscreen washers only one jet per side operating.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Very poor image lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Disc stone guard rusted bits missing and catching.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken repaired with tape. (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,712 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Two mountings in area of axle rusted off one gone the other is hanging on the body. (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Lower lower front bumper broken with a sharp edges .

Front Windscreen washers only one jet per side operating.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Very poor image lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Disc stone guard rusted bits missing and catching.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens broken repaired with tape. (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,397 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear some surface corrosion on subframe and chassis areas

both headlamps outer lenses dulling

Fail 7 Apr 2017 100,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear some surface corrosion on subframe and chassis areas

both headlamps outer lenses dulling

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall / tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,552 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside front brake backplate corroded

Offside front brake backplate corroded

Offside rear brake backplate corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust support bracket broken

Engine management light on

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Offside rear brake backplate corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,274 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre perished

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 75,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension arms bushes perished

all wheel bolts corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside headlamp damaged and glued

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension arms bushes perished

all wheel bolts corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside headlamp damaged and glued

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,581 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,401 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,734 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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T28 HAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T28 HAW, 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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T28 HAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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