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LT05 LCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,004 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 88,004 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at y section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,175 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 69,174 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 62,620 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,487 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 42,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,371 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 32,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2015 24,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers are fitted on this vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,047 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,438 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 19,334 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,928 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,422 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,439 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 LCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

LT05 LCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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