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G5 LKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,736 mi
Last recorded60,736 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 60,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 40,156 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 24,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,628 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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G5 LKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G5 LKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 LKH registered?

G5 LKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is G5 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 LKH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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