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LT05 FLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 57,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,356 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 26 Jan 2021 54,347 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 53,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,232 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,485 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front no-plate damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,000 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,925 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f slight play in steering rack

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,995 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 FLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

LT05 FLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LT05 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 FLX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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