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MV05 LLO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,951 mi
Last recorded55,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,951 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,228 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,682 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr cv gaitor cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2021 41,049 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,613 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 26,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,590 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,719 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 15,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,156 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,279 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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MV05 LLO 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 MV05 LLO, 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 MV05 LLO registered?

MV05 LLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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