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LX05 NZB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,368 mi
Last recorded83,368 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 83,368 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 83,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,958 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre corroded away but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,666 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,337 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 64,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 62,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall and cut on tread perished,205/55 R 16

Offside Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut on side wall

Offside Front tyre slightly cut on side wall

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

one of rear exhaust pipe clamp broken but still supported

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,471 miles

Front wipers not clear straight away

Rear Exhaust secure clip broken ,but still supported

Pass 15 May 2015 56,400 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 56,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 53,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 18,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,614 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 NZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LX05 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

LX05 NZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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