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LA55 WKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,529 mi
Last recorded62,529 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 3 May 2024 61,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 42,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,887 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,588 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 WKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

LA55 WKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is LA55 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 WKJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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