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LM54 GMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 63,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH PARTLY SEPARATED FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH PARTLY SEPARATED FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SEVERAL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 62,891 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK AT REAR Y-PIECE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH PARTLY SEPARATED FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH PARTLY SEPARATED FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower FUEL TANK BREATHER CANISTER HAS EVIDENCE OF RODENT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SEVERAL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 57,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,689 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 455,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,762 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner 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 29 Jul 2011 35,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,343 miles

both rear tyres low in tread

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 GMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?

LM54 GMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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