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RE05 LPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,647 mi
Last recorded49,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 44,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 41,676 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 41,609 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 39,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 37,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 33,959 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 30,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,951 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,545 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 27,545 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,186 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,596 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 25 May 2011 20,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,843 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 15,223 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)

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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RE05 LPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RE05 LPL, 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 RE05 LPL registered?

RE05 LPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is RE05 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LPL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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