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LN05 OJH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 107,196 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 105,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 105,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,292 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 105,278 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,676 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Centre exhaust mounting broken off

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust section

both washer jets only operating through one hole

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,031 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,685 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 82,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,161 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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LN05 OJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN05 OJH, 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 LN05 OJH registered?

LN05 OJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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