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LM54 OSX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,863 mi
Last recorded132,863 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 OSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear sub frame welded

front under covers damaged/broken

sill covers

under covers

Pass 23 Apr 2025 129,672 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 129,523 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake disc back plates corroded and insecure

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2024 128,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear joints, clamps broken and rear section insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake disc back plates corroded and insecure

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,586 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 122,582 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 119,893 miles

Nearside repeater lamp has a slight damaged/cracked

transmission fluid sump/pan rusted

Fail 6 Feb 2021 119,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside repeater lamp has a slight damaged/cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission fluid sump/pan rusted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,908 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,896 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,337 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,217 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 6 Feb 2012 57,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,698 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,939 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 OSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

LM54 OSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LM54 OSX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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