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LF05 GJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,536 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 118,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,556 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 114,903 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 109,472 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,955 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,667 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 100,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,689 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,606 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 68,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 59,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside exhaust hanger is missing but exhaust is adequately supported.

Offside front brake disc rusty and ridged on inner face.

Slight play in nearside rack end joint.

Pass 14 May 2011 46,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket has signs of corrosion but secure and supporting exhaust at time of testing.

Slight wear to rear brake discs.

Wear and discolouration to both front brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner track rod joint has very slight freeplay.

o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight freeplay.

Pass 19 May 2010 36,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LF05 GJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF05 GJU, 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 LF05 GJU registered?

LF05 GJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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