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LN05 PBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,733 mi
Last recorded39,733 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 39,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 38,649 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 37,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 34,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 34,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,599 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,971 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 27,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,582 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 PBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

LN05 PBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LN05 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 PBO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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