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LV05 FFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,566 mi
Last recorded69,566 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,008 miles

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

Nearside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,983 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 59,361 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side, near side front & off side rear tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 52,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,947 miles

rear no plate discolour

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,439 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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LV05 FFN 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 90.5%.

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 LV05 FFN, 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 LV05 FFN registered?

LV05 FFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 FFN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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