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LR05 VMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 44,709 miles

Central 2nd exhaust hanger excessively corroded.

Central Exhaust hanger corroded and broken.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 44,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central 2nd exhaust hanger excessively corroded.

Central Exhaust hanger corroded and broken.

Headlamp dipped beam patterns could be improved. (frosted lenses)

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge secondary tread

Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,228 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,289 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted preventing from seeing components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking mount missing

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2019 29,858 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 27,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (plastic ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread/sidewall region (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,449 miles

centre brake light not working

front bumper cracked

nearside front alloy wheel damage

offside front jacking point missing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,611 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 19,611 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,813 miles

N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2011 16,813 miles

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

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

N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 4 Jul 2009 12,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,788 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

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 VMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 VMO registered?

LR05 VMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LR05 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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