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LB05 DWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,473 mi
Last recorded105,473 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 105,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole near mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 102,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely cracked / perished nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely cracked / perished nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 100,624 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres perished on inner and outer edges of tread but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip in o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))

standard undertrays and sill covers fitted.

standard undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,945 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged osr cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear greased/oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has play /lift when vehicle jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

factory undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 5 Feb 2021 93,943 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe holed /corroded nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged osr cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear greased/oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has play /lift when vehicle jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

factory undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted, Some underbody parts not inspected

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,125 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,124 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at o/s, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement croass strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,666 miles

Engine management light on

Rear Hand brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine management light is on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 70,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

traces of oil on the engine undertray

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 48,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DWM, 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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LB05 DWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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