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LS05 DYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,486 mi
Last recorded85,486 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 85,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAS SURFACE RUST

Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 78,380 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,349 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,886 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 74,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

all tyres have radial cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,245 miles

Front tyres worn close to cords on very inner edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,618 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs and pads advance wear

Pass 11 May 2012 65,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,814 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limits michelin 225/50ZR16

o/s/r tyre advance wear

Fail 12 May 2010 34,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 34,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,207 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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LS05 DYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LS05 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

LS05 DYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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