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LX05 ZKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 71,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,420 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both OS / NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS / NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached Securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS / NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both OS / NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 62,154 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS Beam Just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,572 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting BOTH bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 57,567 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting BOTH bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,820 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,565 miles

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 8 Nov 2016 38,873 miles

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 26 Oct 2015 38,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 30,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,563 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 ZKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

Is LX05 ZKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 ZKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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