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LF05 MZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,865 mi
Last recorded95,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 95,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,836 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 90,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,629 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,285 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 73,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,592 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,362 miles

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

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 MZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

LF05 MZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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