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LC05 KFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,362 mi
Last recorded80,362 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight damage front bumper

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,352 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,480 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts starting to perish x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,032 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 69,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 59,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,842 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,470 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs corroded

off side rear spring noisy and corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 40,449 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs corroded

off side rear spring noisy and corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,693 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,254 miles

slight wear both rear tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,674 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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LC05 KFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LC05 KFJ, 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 LC05 KFJ registered?

LC05 KFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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