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LB54 TRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,191 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,598 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 100,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,779 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,207 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 75,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Feb 2019 70,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 59,587 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 5 Apr 2016 54,921 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,382 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,641 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both front tyres wearing bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

water ingress into both side repeaters

Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,326 miles

Both front tyres have no tread pattern the inner edge

o/s wing mirror indicator lens has water ingress

Fail 16 Dec 2010 23,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres have no tread pattern the inner edge

o/s wing mirror indicator lens has water ingress

Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,916 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2007 11,753 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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LB54 TRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB54 TRZ, 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 LB54 TRZ registered?

LB54 TRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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