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F14 LMR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,322 mi
Last recorded29,322 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 LMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 29,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 28,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,294 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 26,292 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 25,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,316 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side(s) of disc(s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer signs of separation of material / outer edge of tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre been driven flat

Offside Front tyre deteriating

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Fail 13 Jun 2017 19,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre been driven flat

Offside Front tyre deteriating

Offside Rear tyre deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,385 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 2-3mm across centre of tread (245/40 R17 91W)

brake fluid below maximum

Fail 23 Jun 2012 15,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 2-3mm across centre of tread (245/40 R17 91W)

brake fluid below maximum

Fail 25 Jul 2011 13,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,675 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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F14 LMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F14 LMR, 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 F14 LMR registered?

F14 LMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is F14 LMR safe to buy?

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