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LK05 YZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slr

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,866 mi
Last recorded14,866 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr12,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 YZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 14,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 14,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 14,833 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,255 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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LK05 YZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 12,051 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 Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 YZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 YZE registered?

LK05 YZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LK05 YZE safe to buy?

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