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LR05 KFY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,266 mi
Last recorded60,266 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

RegistrationLR05 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 60,266 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,993 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,674 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, size 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 55,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both pipes, corroded hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, size 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,427 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 49,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,628 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,845 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 42,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,721 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 38,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 24,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,145 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,726 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 KFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY registered?

LR05 KFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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