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LC51 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,332 mi
Last recorded78,332 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 75,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 73,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 71,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 69,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2020 69,380 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,562 miles

Full under shield fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise full under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 65,292 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

repair on o/s/r road wheel

Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

repair on o/s/r road wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,051 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,650 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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LC51 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC51 SLK registered?

LC51 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is LC51 SLK safe to buy?

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