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LF55 YNC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,241 mi
Last recorded64,241 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 64,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,618 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 63,618 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,514 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,050 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,202 miles

accident damage to front bumper at offside

nearside and offside front and rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearing assembies

Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,015 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,493 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,474 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f thrust arm bush starting to split

Fail 4 Feb 2010 23,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f thrust arm bush splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,171 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YNC, 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 LF55 YNC registered?

LF55 YNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LF55 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 YNC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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