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LG55 AAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 97,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 90,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,120 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,589 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The required parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,857 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

gearbox casing corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,510 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,080 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing all four road wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 May 2017 60,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front head light lenses are in a poor condition

Fail 9 May 2017 60,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front head light lenses are in a poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 51,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,732 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 40,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 33,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,036 miles
Pass 20 May 2010
Fail 20 May 2010

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,493 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish

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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LG55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 LG55 AAY, 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 LG55 AAY registered?

LG55 AAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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