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LS05 VHD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 40,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 39,996 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ns & os front mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 39,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 39,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,146 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,703 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,281 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,224 miles

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

offside front tyre perished around inner band of tread

Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,323 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 VHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

LS05 VHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is LS05 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 VHD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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