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LD05 BAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,179 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 77,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe to arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,172 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,721 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,720 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 65,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,808 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 55,808 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,554 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,125 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall damage nearly to cords

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wall damage nearly to cords

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 6,211 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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LD05 BAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD05 BAO, 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 LD05 BAO registered?

LD05 BAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LD05 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 BAO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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