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LN55 ORS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,034 mi
Last recorded67,034 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ORS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,451 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 62,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear....... (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear....... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear....... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,209 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,439 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,653 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,424 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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LN55 ORS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LN55 ORS, 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 LN55 ORS registered?

LN55 ORS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is LN55 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 ORS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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