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DS55 LYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,257 mi
Last recorded110,257 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2026 110,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2025 108,122 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reverse light some times works

Pass 14 May 2024 107,101 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 30 Apr 2024 107,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 4 May 2023 169,754 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray Fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2023 169,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray Fitted

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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DS55 LYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DS55 LYK, 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 DS55 LYK registered?

DS55 LYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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