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LS05 DZL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,903 miles

Oil leak - Front anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 96,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 94,701 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted, restricting full inspection of some testable items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush, rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush detiorated, fouling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted, restricting full inspection of some testable items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 90,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer surface deterioation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer surface deterioation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 90,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y section hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer surface deterioation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer surface deterioation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,513 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear body/floor (undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc cover/backplate. part missing/corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,244 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc cover/backplate. part missing/corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 79,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 25 Mar 2020 79,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure carcass cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre carcass cracks/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 72,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,226 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,938 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,953 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 DZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DZL, 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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LS05 DZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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