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LK05 RYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 129,376 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2025 124,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 124,733 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 124,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 118,181 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 118,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,868 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 105,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 91,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,190 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 86,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front (forward) lower control arms inner bushes perishing (slight play)

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear trailing arm inner bushes perishing

exhaust system corroding

fuel filler door can not be closed (fuel cap not affected)

rear sub frame mounting bushes starting to perish

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

surface corrosion to underbody rear metal brake lines

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,009 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,009 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,272 miles

EML light is on

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 82,272 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

EML light is on

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,898 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 225/45/r17-91w

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both recommend replacing. 245/40/r17-91w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,000 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,605 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,555 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,381 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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LK05 RYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LK05 RYA, 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 LK05 RYA registered?

LK05 RYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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