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LK55 EPO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,585 mi
Last recorded67,585 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 EPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 67,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 60,308 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 57,865 miles

coil springs corroding rear b/pipes oxidising

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,297 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,152 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,152 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,940 miles

near side fog light inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 42,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,339 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,409 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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LK55 EPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 LK55 EPO, 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 LK55 EPO registered?

LK55 EPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is LK55 EPO safe to buy?

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