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LS05 DWP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 66,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,119 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

bonnet struts are weak

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,484 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 63,480 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,206 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,183 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,411 miles

both sides front tyres tread close to limit (n/s = 2.2mm, o/s = 2.6mm) & inner edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

nearside mirror assembly movement

offside front tyre pressure is low

Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,411 miles

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

both sides front tyres tread close to limit (n/s = 2.2mm, o/s = 2.6mm) & inner edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

nearside mirror assembly movement

offside front tyre pressure is low

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,976 miles

nearside & offside front tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth

nearside & offside rear indicators colour faded

nearside front inner brake pad is worn

nearside rear inner brake pad is worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,474 miles

nearside & offside front tyres inner edge of tread wearing/worn.

nearside front inner brake pad worn.

offside rear park(hand)-brake performance low.

rear indicators colour faded.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LS05 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LS05 DWP, 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 LS05 DWP registered?

LS05 DWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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