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LS05 VLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,740 mi
Last recorded152,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 152,740 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake backing plate rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 152,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake backing plate rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,618 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all suspension parts corroded and bushes deteriorating

body corroded

chip in screen

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine/under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually check some components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,519 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No high level brake light

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,109 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,104 miles

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

Front product on headlight lenses not affecting beam pattern

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,232 miles

rear brake pipes greased

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear exhaust joiners corroded and slight blow

slight judder on offside front brake

small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear exhaust joiners corroded and slight blow

slight judder on offside front brake

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,959 miles

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

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,958 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one of the exhaust mountings has rotted off

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,793 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,193 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

LS05 VLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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