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LX05 OBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,974 mi
Last recorded128,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 128,974 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 128,974 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 127,922 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides -- Cloudy -- Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides -- Cloudy -- Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked in chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides -- Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 95,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,980 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 92,980 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,065 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 81,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,949 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,479 miles

Correct registration plates fitted at time of test.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 55,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Correct registration plates fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 May 2011 46,322 miles

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

n s front tyre got slight cut on

Pass 5 May 2010 40,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,737 miles

Both rear indicators starting to flash white

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,270 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 OBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

LX05 OBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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