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BT05 LTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,772 mi
Last recorded94,772 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,179 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,691 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 4 Feb 2023 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,305 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,732 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 88,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,615 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,700 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,698 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o /s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,227 miles

o/s f tyre has cracking on the s/walls

Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s f tyre has cracking on the s/walls

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner and outer walls of nsf tyre cracking

inner and outer walls of osf tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,708 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,866 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,449 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,036 miles

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

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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BT05 LTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT05 LTZ, 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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BT05 LTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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