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LT05 CMU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 CMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,083 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 67,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,392 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ...Rear Facing Chalked... (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,276 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 44,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,595 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 39,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,151 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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LT05 CMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LT05 CMU, 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 LT05 CMU registered?

LT05 CMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is LT05 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 CMU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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