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LM54 PWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,643 mi
Last recorded80,643 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 78,481 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,540 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater in door mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear mounts broken off exhaust pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,996 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 76,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,332 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,598 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 42,748 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,748 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,570 miles

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

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)

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 PWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PWE, 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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LM54 PWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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