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LG05 GCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,240 mi
Last recorded37,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 37,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 33,494 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,466 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 33,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/r17-91y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/40/r17-91y

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,325 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly rusted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,100 miles

O/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,041 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 31,040 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,109 miles

EML light on dash

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,996 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,052 miles

front brake pads low and fluid level low

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 GCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

LG05 GCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LG05 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 GCZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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