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LG05 FFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 52,969 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 48,817 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 48,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 45,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 42,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 42,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 40,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 37,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 31,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,014 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 31,014 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 30,993 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,922 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 29,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,514 miles

Ns front tyre [225/45/17w]has worn to 2mm requires replacement asap

Ns rear tyre [245/40/17w] has worn to 2mm requires replacement asap

Wheel alignment will be required

Fail 27 Sep 2013 27,511 miles

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

Ns front tyre [225/45/17w]has worn to 2mm requires replacement asap

Ns rear tyre [245/40/17w] has worn to 2mm requires replacement asap

Wheel alignment will be required

Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,096 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 21,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 15,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres have cuts to side walls

plastic covers on underside blocking view to many steering/suspension/braking components

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,416 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts to side walls

plastic covers on underside blocking view to many steering/suspension/braking components

Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,978 miles

cut in offside front tyre

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,287 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 8,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LG05 FFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LG05 FFU, 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 LG05 FFU registered?

LG05 FFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 FFU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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