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LF05 UNW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 56,452 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 56,344 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,149 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,240 miles

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

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

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

light chips across windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,364 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,364 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,706 miles

Condensation in offside mirror repeater lamp.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,509 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,015 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 UNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

LF05 UNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is LF05 UNW safe to buy?

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