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LF55 HGD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,219 mi
Last recorded64,219 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 HGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 60,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,580 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,693 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 25,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 24,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,608 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,637 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,067 miles

both front tyres deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,152 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)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,309 miles

n/s/r tyre centre tread close to depth warning marker

o/s/r indicator lamp amber colour faded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,204 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 29 Oct 2008 11,557 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 HGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HGD, 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 LF55 HGD registered?

LF55 HGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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