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LN54 EHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 EHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 3 Aug 2026 75,238 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,244 miles

Coolant leak

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 245/40/17w (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights are hazzy

Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 46,092 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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LN54 EHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN54 EHF, 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 LN54 EHF registered?

LN54 EHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is LN54 EHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 EHF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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