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LF05 UON

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,295 mi
Last recorded73,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 UON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 72,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,030 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,521 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,421 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp faded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,097 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp faded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 60,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on y-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear most (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,560 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 UON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UON, 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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LF05 UON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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