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LV05 XCB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,069 mi
Last recorded26,069 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 26,069 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 24,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 23,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 22,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 22,014 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 20,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 19,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 16,351 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 14,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 13,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 7,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 6,035 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 XCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LV05 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

LV05 XCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is LV05 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 XCB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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