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LM54 OTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,146 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,125 miles

Front number plate deteriated but unlikiley to be misread

centre exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,913 miles

Damage to front bumper not considered to present sharp edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view before testing.

centre exhaust supports badly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,568 miles

rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,523 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 Feb 2009 31,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,522 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 OTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

LM54 OTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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