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LT05 KZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,823 mi
Last recorded123,823 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,823 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,816 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 123,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 120,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,396 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 86,511 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,741 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Nail in offside rear tyre

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,886 miles

unable to carrout full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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 KZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

LT05 KZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 KZE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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