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LK05 RZN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,144 mi
Last recorded108,144 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 RZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 108,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,076 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 103,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,090 miles

Front under trays damp with oil.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,537 miles

"NOTE" rear exhaust hangers have been removed.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor, attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,738 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lower engine cover damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,735 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mountings on "x" part of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,085 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,510 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak from gearbox sump pan ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,510 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak from gearbox sump pan ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,189 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 68,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,221 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,583 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 48,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,438 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 39,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,590 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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 RZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RZN, 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

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What year was LK05 RZN registered?

LK05 RZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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