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TBZ 9159

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,215 mi
Last recorded79,215 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 9159
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,215 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (2.4.G.2)

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,071 miles

Covers fitted to lower engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipes to rear boxes (7.1.2)

Covers fitted to lower engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 72,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,412 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 52,244 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall, slight damage.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,244 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall, slight damage.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,148 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 31,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,951 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/rear tyre sidewall

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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TBZ 9159 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TBZ 9159, 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 TBZ 9159 registered?

TBZ 9159 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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