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LG05 ZZA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,689 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 89,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 88,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 87,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 86,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,691 miles

Both rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,383 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,662 miles

O/S & N/S Headlamp beam pattern not clear (cloudy)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,164 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,936 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,963 miles

N/S/F foglight glass broken

N/S/F tyre tread low on edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/R tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,253 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,871 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 ZZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

LG05 ZZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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