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LG05 FYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,924 mi
Last recorded54,924 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,913 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre center ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 47,913 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre center ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,927 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,841 miles

Central Exhaust hangers are corroded.

Oil leak Transition leaking oil from Pilot bushing ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,953 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,307 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,300 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 16 Mar 2010 25,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,293 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,293 miles

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

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

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 FYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

LG05 FYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 FYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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