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LS05 RKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 RKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 99,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,283 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished cord exposed [on tread depth limit] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge perishing in tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread worn edge [ cord not exposed at test] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses misting

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 85,263 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment performance 11% minimum required 16% n/s89kg o/s99kg no lock (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,558 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 75,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,373 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 57,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 52,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,576 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,057 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,044 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 RKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

LS05 RKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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