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LR05 DZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,068 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,470 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,470 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,902 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 65,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,711 miles

e.m.light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,189 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 16 Jan 2013 52,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,268 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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LR05 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green 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 LR05 DZC, 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 LR05 DZC registered?

LR05 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LR05 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 DZC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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