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X24 BEL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX24 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,795 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm Bushing Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 86,795 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp Edge Protruding From Damaged Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm Bushing Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,043 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust link missing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust link missing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,974 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust system badly corroded at mount

rear exhaust system mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,946 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 14 Dec 2010 53,030 miles

BOTH FROUNT AND N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK OR SPLIT

HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTY LOW AND NO KICK

Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,030 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH FROUNT AND N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK OR SPLIT

HEAD LAMPS SLIGHTY LOW AND NO KICK

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Light scraping noise from offside rear wheel when rotated(possibly parking brake lightly rubbing)as wheel can easily be turned...

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

Offside & Nearside Rear Parking Brake noisy on application

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,053 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X24 BEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X24 BEL, 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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X24 BEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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