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LM05 GZS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 GZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, slight ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod play

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))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,668 miles

slight play in nsf inner tie rod

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rack slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,363 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,637 miles

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

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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LM05 GZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM05 GZS, 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 LM05 GZS registered?

LM05 GZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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