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L55 LOD

2021 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,067 mi
Last recorded48,067 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 LOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 48,067 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 48,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,737 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 46,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 36,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,482 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / Suspension and floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded away

Fail 14 Feb 2024 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / Suspension and floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded away

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 57,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,819 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,819 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,319 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,049 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 44,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,624 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,906 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,273 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,026 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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L55 LOD is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L55 LOD, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L55 LOD is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2021.

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