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LR05 VSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,817 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 128,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 120,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,162 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 117,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,409 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,912 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,725 miles

both front tyres perishing - no cords visable

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,564 miles

Both front tyres perishing, no cords visable

Fail 5 Sep 2014 94,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perishing, no cords visable

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 91,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,670 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,118 miles

o/s/r tyre has a slight slice in the sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,677 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,677 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,538 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 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR05 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

LR05 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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