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LK05 SKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 122,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 121,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 118,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 113,380 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted touching shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on dash

thorn in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,293 miles

rear exhaust metal bracket broken

Fail 30 Jul 2020 107,179 miles

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

rear exhaust metal bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,149 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,267 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,540 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,945 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,697 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 SKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK05 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

LK05 SKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 SKO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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