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LN55 OSE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 65,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 65,125 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 62,156 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 58,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 56,831 miles

Headlamp lens' faded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,953 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 46,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,953 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 46,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 46,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,228 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,931 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,005 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,005 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,067 miles

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

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

esp fault

Pass 16 Jan 2011 34,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,062 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 22,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,651 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 OSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LN55 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

LN55 OSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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