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LF55 EKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,876 mi
Last recorded45,876 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 45,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,508 miles

front tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 29,151 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 29,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,758 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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LF55 EKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,500cc 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 LF55 EKJ, 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

How do I check the history of LF55 EKJ?

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What year was LF55 EKJ registered?

LF55 EKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF55 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 EKJ 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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