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LC05 KFT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 KFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 38,382 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 35,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,198 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,423 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,445 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)

both rear tyres heavilly cracking / deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,165 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,252 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 3 Nov 2011 19,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,156 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,586 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 KFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

LC05 KFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LC05 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 KFT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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