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LN55 UYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,839 mi
Last recorded88,839 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 88,839 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 88,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,174 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,174 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,526 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2015 65,125 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,768 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,542 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,542 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,843 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,439 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,439 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,357 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 21,356 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

LN55 UYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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