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T777 SHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,280 mi
Last recorded132,280 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT777 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 132,280 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,959 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,313 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 95,312 miles

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

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

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

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

advise tracking check due to tyre scrubbing

both number plate bulbs slightly dim

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,286 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,898 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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T777 SHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T777 SHY, 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 T777 SHY registered?

T777 SHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is T777 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T777 SHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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