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LN55 PUF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,649 mi
Last recorded31,649 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 31,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 22,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 17,299 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 16,238 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 15,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,427 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,068 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 12,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,303 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 10,407 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 4,176 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 PUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

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

Is LN55 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 PUF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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