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LB05 BCE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,926 mi
Last recorded115,926 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,958 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arm front bushes worn

Fail 7 Feb 2024 104,955 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front lower arm front bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 83,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,581 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,620 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc slightly worn

small deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,990 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 46,296 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,130 miles

SRS lamp illuminating intermitantly

Fail 12 Feb 2011 41,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS lamp illuminating intermitantly

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,977 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 27,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,580 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LB05 BCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LB05 BCE, 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 LB05 BCE registered?

LB05 BCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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