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LG05 FHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,175 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 66,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,956 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 54,954 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Rear Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Tailgate Gas Struts Weak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Up Over Rear Diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tailgate Gas Struts Weak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs Up Over The Rear Differential (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Up Over The Rear Diff (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,229 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Up Over The Rear Diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded exccesively

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded exccesively

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,362 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,036 miles

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

ns/f tyre worn on inner edge

os/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside 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 FHM 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 76%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

LG05 FHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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