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LN05 YZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,779 mi
Last recorded62,779 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) T-Rod ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) T-Rod ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective NearSide and OffSide (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective NearSide and OffSide ( Streaking ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,473 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished (poor condition)

Offside Rear tyre split and perished (poor condition)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 62,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished (poor condition)

Offside Rear tyre split and perished (poor condition)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,631 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 41,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,343 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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,765 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 YZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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