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LT05 HJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corrode

Pass 27 May 2025 78,719 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 67,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 61,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,079 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 54,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,114 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 31,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,451 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 HJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

LT05 HJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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