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LL55 BSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,020 mi
Last recorded7,020 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 7,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 6,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 6,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 6,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 5,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two messages (run flat indicator and esp unavailable)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 4,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 4,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight tears to side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2012 3,402 miles

All four tyres are perished on the outter sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 2,860 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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LL55 BSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL55 BSY, 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 LL55 BSY registered?

LL55 BSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is LL55 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL55 BSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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