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LN05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,166 mi
Last recorded57,166 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 57,166 miles

wear on nearside front track control arm bush

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,662 miles

all other tyres old

general surface corrosion under vehicle

wear on front track control arm bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2024 56,660 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

all other tyres old

general surface corrosion under vehicle

wear on front track control arm bushes

Pass 18 May 2023 55,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

tyres slighlty perished

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,543 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 55,543 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,126 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 55,126 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,328 miles

both rear exhaust brackets broken (exhaust still supported)

Pass 16 May 2018 53,246 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s [lenses hazy/foggy] (1.7.5a)

centre rear hanger brackets corroded /detached but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 18 May 2017 51,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,060 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2013 45,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,054 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 43,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 42,645 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,232 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,223 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

LN05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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