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LM54 ABV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,602 mi
Last recorded46,602 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 46,602 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 40,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,832 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 37,832 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 24,450 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2010 14,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 8,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,692 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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LM54 ABV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM54 ABV, 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 LM54 ABV registered?

LM54 ABV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2005.

Is LM54 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 ABV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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