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LC55 DYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,155 mi
Last recorded44,155 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,155 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 44,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2023 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 30,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,456 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,832 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,027 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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LC55 DYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 LC55 DYS, 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 LC55 DYS registered?

LC55 DYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is LC55 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 DYS 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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