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LV05 XAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,951 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 92,951 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,750 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,591 miles

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

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,983 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe has been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,268 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,267 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,367 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 81,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (Thin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut In Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and has had previous welding repair, which is ok, on the nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,292 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,516 miles

All Alloy Wheels Corroded

All Suspension Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movment

Front Lower Of Bumper Split

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low On Inner Edge

Offside Front Wing Slight Damage

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,894 miles

All Wheel Rims Corroded

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Tray Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring SOme Components From Inspection

Front Bumper Cracked

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Inner Edge

Offside Headlamp Lens Starting To Deteriorate

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,803 miles

EML on.

front bumper damaged.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,280 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,280 miles

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

front bumper damaged....damage on o/s/f wing.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on

belly pan fitted

front bumper and offside front wing damaged

front discs slight wear

offside rear tyre pressure low

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,623 miles

Dent On N/S/F Wing

Front Bumper Cracked Been Taped (Made Good)

Sills Covered

Sump Cover Fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 29,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light on

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,882 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged...undertrays fitted...both front tyres low on edges... cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall.

tested in wet conditions.

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 XAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LV05 XAS, 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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LV05 XAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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