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LT05 CTO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,011 mi
Last recorded76,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 CTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 76,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 64,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 63,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 56,197 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,104 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 33,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2013 28,569 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,567 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 19,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 14,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,218 miles

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)

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 CTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

LT05 CTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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