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LX05 BYH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,247 mi
Last recorded29,247 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 29,247 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 26,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 26,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 25,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 25,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading.82 co reading 6.82 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,614 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,362 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,717 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 19,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Gearbox oil leak from transmission multi plug

Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,088 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,984 miles

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,628 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 10,530 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 10,529 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 9,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,499 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,857 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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LX05 BYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX05 BYH, 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 LX05 BYH registered?

LX05 BYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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