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LD55 BEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,605 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,620 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 100,606 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,278 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake discs worn

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,754 miles

wear both front brake discs

Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,134 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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LD55 BEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LD55 BEJ, 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 LD55 BEJ registered?

LD55 BEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is LD55 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 BEJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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