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LF55 ZUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 131,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear diff seal slightly leaking

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 123,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear diff seal slightly leaking

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 120,576 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,024 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface rust to all rear suspension components

surface rust to chassi

Fail 13 Jan 2021 115,024 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

surface rust to all rear suspension components

surface rust to chassi

Fail 6 Oct 2020 114,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS and NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OS and NS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,489 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 104,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,995 miles

Centre Rear exhaust brackets broken but system still supported

Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust brackets broken but system still supported

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket missing but still suppot

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,678 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,244 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 ZUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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