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LH05 BNH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,739 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 78,730 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower front arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear upper front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

full exhaust system, heavily corroded inn places.

Pass 13 May 2024 74,818 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 72,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE HOSES PERISHED. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 72,203 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTHY REARS. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS SLIGHTLY RUSTY AND SLIGHTLY SCORED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE HOSES PERISHED/PERISHING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 69,976 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 69,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,951 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,125 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,749 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,527 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 BNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LH05 BNH, 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 BNH registered?

LH05 BNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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