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LS05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,687 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowinf full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowinf full inspection

covers under car not allowing inspection of front subframe & componants

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 54,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 51,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,263 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,061 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,271 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly at inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 13,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,701 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 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

LS05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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