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LT05 HKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,219 mi
Last recorded102,219 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2024 102,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre to back box sleeve (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides / near join to hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,706 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (both sides deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls in poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, offside on limits ,strong advise unable to check properly. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both sides) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,499 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 96,567 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,303 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,604 miles

discs corroded

pad warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,243 miles

245/35/18 O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,590 miles

ecu lamp stay's on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,261 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in the o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,623 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 HKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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