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LS05RKX
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3498cc
General Information
- Registration LS05RKX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3498cc
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- Expires 26 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
23 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,314 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,283 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025 6 Jun 202611 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished cord exposed [on tread depth limit] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- headlight lenses misting
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread worn edge [ cord not exposed at test] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge perishing in tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,263 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment performance 11% minimum required 16% n/s89kg o/s99kg no lock (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,901 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023 6 Jun 202616 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,422 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,833 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,558 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2020 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,558 MI
6 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,799 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,328 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,035 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,106 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 6 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,373 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,777 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,241 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,577 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,057 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202619 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,404 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2010 6 Jun 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,044 MI
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LS05RKX was registered on 2005-06-29
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