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LK05 USC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 USC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,079 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 78,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn badly,,cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 71,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Centre exhaust hanger snapped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre slightly ran off inside edge

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hangers badly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,717 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,717 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,819 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing edges.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

R/h/mirror indicator cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,819 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing edges.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

R/h/mirror indicator cracked.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,544 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,544 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,095 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,855 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 USC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

LK05 USC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is LK05 USC safe to buy?

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