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LX05 OAC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,535 mi
Last recorded56,535 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,535 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 53,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,022 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front & Offside Front (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 41,022 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside Front & Offside Front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front & Offside Front (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 22,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,620 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 OAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

LX05 OAC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 OAC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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