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LA55 WAU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,963 mi
Last recorded157,963 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 157,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Turned off at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 121,304 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 121,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 105,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 105,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure not sitting correctly when sitting on ground top mount to spring. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 66,755 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2018 60,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,301 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,406 miles

front tyres wearing inner tread

rear indicators orange light faded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,361 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,028 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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LA55 WAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA55 WAU, 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 LA55 WAU registered?

LA55 WAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is LA55 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 WAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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