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LG05 FKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,169 mi
Last recorded133,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 133,169 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 112,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,989 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres have sidewall damage

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,232 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,229 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Unable to check underside as panel tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,226 miles

offside front jacking point damaged

rear number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,221 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 FKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

LG05 FKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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