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LG05 FHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,574 mi
Last recorded80,574 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,653 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 77,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 74,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,202 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,542 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,975 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,959 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,958 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,777 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,270 miles

crack in the exhuast Y piece.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,857 miles

225/50/16

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,293 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 21,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,604 miles

Rear 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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LG05 FHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

LG05 FHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is LG05 FHJ safe to buy?

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