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LF55 HCN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 144,440 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to limit and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 139,288 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 139,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 136,449 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 136,449 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 123,753 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 5 holes in rear subframe, all close to suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes, above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,436 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 112,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1x jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading is low but just within limits

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 96,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading is low but just within limits

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,074 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,350 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 24 Feb 2011 43,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,132 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 HCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LF55 HCN, 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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LF55 HCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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