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LS05 EOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One bracket snapped, rest corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 75,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One bracket snapped, rest corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,920 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hangers corroded (8.1.1 (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))

Fail 20 May 2020 73,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe above coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust hangers corroding through

Pass 29 May 2019 72,629 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 72,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,990 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 71,989 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 71,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,797 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,575 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 EOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EOO, 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 EOO registered?

LS05 EOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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