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LG05 FKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,108 mi
Last recorded81,108 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 80,295 miles

Front (Front Pads Wearing close to Wear Indicator)

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,727 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s getting thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,697 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,989 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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LG05 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

LG05 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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