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V8 LRN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slr

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,499 mi
Last recorded33,499 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr12,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 33,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 30,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,450 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 29,446 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,120 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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V8 LRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 12,051 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 LRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V8 LRN?

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What year was V8 LRN registered?

V8 LRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is V8 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 LRN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V8 LRN have outstanding finance?

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