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LH55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,783 mi
Last recorded97,783 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 97,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,259 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,676 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and os front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,338 miles

Front Brake discs in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,080 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,687 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,400 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)

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,044 miles

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

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)

Slight curb damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,946 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)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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LH55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LH55 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LH55 SLK registered?

LH55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is LH55 SLK safe to buy?

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