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LC05 KFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,706 mi
Last recorded9,706 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 KFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 9,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 9,517 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 9,471 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,326 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 9,326 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits from n/s/r only (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 8,257 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing on inner wall advise replace

Fail 25 Apr 2014 8,254 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perishing on inner wall advise replace

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 4,834 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 4,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 3,949 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,125 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 KFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFN, 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 KFN registered?

LC05 KFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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