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LR05 ZXK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,228 mi
Last recorded58,228 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 58,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear subframe front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on edges and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear subframe front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 56,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,361 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,810 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 ZXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

LR05 ZXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 ZXK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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