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S14 LGA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,203 miles

FRONT TYRES 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,731 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,083 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 68,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 63,117 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 48,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,751 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 11 May 2009 35,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,821 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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S14 LGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 S14 LGA, 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 S14 LGA registered?

S14 LGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is S14 LGA safe to buy?

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