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LX05 OBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,547 mi
Last recorded89,547 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 89,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,911 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 79,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,239 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,901 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 OBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 OBP registered?

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

Is LX05 OBP safe to buy?

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