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G2 LBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 83,701 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,299 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge and has cuts and splits

nearside headlamp poor condition

offside front lower rear facing inner suspension arm bush worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2019 81,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both handbrake performance very poor

nearside front tyre bald inner edge and has cuts and splits

nearside headlamp poor condition

offside front lower rear facing inner suspension arm bush worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 77,381 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

park brake effort just met limit

Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 52,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,088 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,505 miles

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

gear box has excessive oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,783 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 17,745 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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G2 LBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G2 LBX, 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 G2 LBX registered?

G2 LBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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