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LB05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,281 mi
Last recorded28,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 28,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 28,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 27,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 24,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 18,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,655 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,709 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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LB05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LB05 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

LB05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LB05 SLK safe to buy?

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