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LH05 AHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,853 mi
Last recorded82,853 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,309 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 75,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,600 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 67,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner portion of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,289 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,866 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,769 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 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH05 AHC?

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What year was LH05 AHC registered?

LH05 AHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is LH05 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH05 AHC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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