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LT05 FMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,486 mi
Last recorded142,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 136,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 124,871 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 124,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 124,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2021 124,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to rear subframe around offside suspension front control arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Excess corrosion to holes to rear subframe around offside suspension front control arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance across front axle @21% with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system support clamp missing from offside of main system.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread. ()

Offside Front Fog lamp glass split.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures.

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,117 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 119,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,567 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 89,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,592 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

tape fitted on rear bumper

Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,589 miles

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

tape fitted on rear bumper

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,072 miles

Front wipers not very good recommend new wipers

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,565 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,565 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,725 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 24,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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LT05 FMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT05 FMO, 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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LT05 FMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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