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X3 CWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,213 mi
Last recorded84,213 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 CWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 84,213 miles

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine undertrays

Fail 24 Apr 2020 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine undertrays

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,209 miles

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

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,203 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,907 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 66,197 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,940 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 61,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,460 miles

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

Oil leak

age cracking to both front lower castor arm bushes

front inner brake discs heavily lipped and inner pads appear low.May need attention very soon

n/s service brake efficiency lower than standard

slight damage to rear diff cooling fins

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,469 miles

stone chip windscreen

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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X3 CWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X3 CWR, 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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X3 CWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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