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LC55 FNU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 77,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2023 74,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,284 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,970 miles

Central Front Oil leak gearbox leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses stained (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,288 miles

both sides wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both sides wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

both sides wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

both sides wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 30,474 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 15 Nov 2012 28,680 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 28,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,806 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 213,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,675 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 11 Nov 2008 14,559 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)

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 FNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 FNU registered?

LC55 FNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is LC55 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 FNU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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