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LH05 ACJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,315 mi
Last recorded53,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 ACJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 53,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexible hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 42,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 39,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 36,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 34,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 25,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH ! (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 23,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,214 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 15,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get near limit

Pass 21 May 2012 15,495 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads starting to get near limit

Pass 19 May 2011 13,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,359 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,471 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 7,003 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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LH05 ACJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LH05 ACJ, 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 LH05 ACJ registered?

LH05 ACJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is LH05 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH05 ACJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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