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LF05 GXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 37,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,695 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 24,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 23,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low only came up to just pass mot standard (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,930 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,264 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 8 May 2008 22,193 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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LF05 GXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LF05 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

LF05 GXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LF05 GXU safe to buy?

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