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LN05 ONS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,917 mi
Last recorded56,917 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ONS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 55,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,553 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,501 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,318 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

nearside front tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,294 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 ONS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

LN05 ONS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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