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WJ05 LCG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,097 mi
Last recorded132,097 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 132,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake hoses perished.

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 121,337 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front. Product on lenses. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake hoses perished.

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,705 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 113,643 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounts poor

Both headlights poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,643 miles

Both headlights poor

Rear exhaust mounts poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,810 miles

Condensation in offside side repeater

Front pads getting low and discs ridged

Front to rear metal lines corroded,slight

Headlights a little dim

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked and low

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Small chip in windscreen lower offside front

Fail 3 Feb 2016 102,805 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Condensation in offside side repeater

Front pads getting low and discs ridged

Front to rear metal lines corroded,slight

Headlights a little dim

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked and low

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Small chip in windscreen lower offside front

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,412 miles

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

advise rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,822 miles

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

both mirror repeater lenses cracked

drivers seat belt retracting but very slowly

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated but exhaust supported

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,822 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both mirror repeater lenses cracked

drivers seat belt retracting but very slowly

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated but exhaust supported

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,117 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,322 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 61,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,732 miles

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

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

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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WJ05 LCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ05 LCG, 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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WJ05 LCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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