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VX54 WOB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,144 miles

Front HEAVILY SPRAYED WITH UNDER COAT

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear HEAVILY SPRAYED WITH UNDER COAT

brake fluid discolored

Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front HEAVILY SPRAYED WITH UNDER COAT

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear HEAVILY SPRAYED WITH UNDER COAT

brake fluid discolored

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,342 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,979 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded broken off centre pipe

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 65,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,703 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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VX54 WOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX54 WOB, 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 VX54 WOB registered?

VX54 WOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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