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LA54 WMW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,636 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,710 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 21,935 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,059 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 4 Jan 2008 5,627 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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LA54 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LA54 WMW, 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 LA54 WMW registered?

LA54 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is LA54 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 WMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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