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LN55 UYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 93,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 91,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,120 miles

nearside front fog lamp is damaged

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked / deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly smears

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,505 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly smears

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,769 miles

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

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,783 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,782 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,731 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,488 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 UYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

LN55 UYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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