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LG05 GFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 133,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 128,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2025 128,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,633 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 100,211 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 90,760 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 90,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,783 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear rev/light no working

Fail 14 Dec 2018 86,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear rev/ lamp not working

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,396 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,380 miles

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,380 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,995 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,796 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outter side wall cut

Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,731 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 42,731 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,476 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 GFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFU, 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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LG05 GFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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