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LG55 GGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 58,501 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,418 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 57,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE NOISY ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear-most suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 51,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear-most suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 43,497 miles

EML on

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,892 miles

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,547 miles

front tyres pershing!

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,246 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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LG55 GGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 LG55 GGY, 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 GGY registered?

LG55 GGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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