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LN54 YBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,010 mi
Last recorded49,010 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 YBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,010 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 49,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,730 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,526 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 41,522 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

cut on osf tyre sidewall

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,559 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 37,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 33,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,723 miles

N/S Indicator repeater lens slightly cracked.N/S/F Tyre shows signs of wear on inner edge.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,003 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,370 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 YBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LN54 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

LN54 YBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is LN54 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 YBX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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