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LL55 BWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,975 mi
Last recorded44,975 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 41,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 35,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,643 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,835 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 BWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

LL55 BWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LL55 BWO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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