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V29 BON

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,802 mi
Last recorded37,802 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 BON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,802 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s anti-roll bar [D]bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s anti-roll bar [D]bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear little reserve in handbrake

Pass 26 May 2017 37,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS Warning lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,431 miles

SRS warning light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,822 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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V29 BON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V29 BON, 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 V29 BON registered?

V29 BON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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