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W70 XXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,232 mi
Last recorded37,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,232 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,702 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,313 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 32,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,746 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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W70 XXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W70 XXX, 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 W70 XXX registered?

W70 XXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W70 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W70 XXX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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