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LF05 WTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slr

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,160 mi
Last recorded18,160 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr12,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 WTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 18,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 18,108 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 17,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 17,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,579 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 13,295 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 13,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,584 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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LF05 WTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 12,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 WTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 WTY registered?

LF05 WTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 WTY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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