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LOY 76

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,312 mi
Last recorded52,312 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOY 76
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 52,312 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,423 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 42,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 34,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,496 miles

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 28 May 2009 19,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,983 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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LOY 76 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LOY 76, 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 LOY 76 registered?

LOY 76 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is LOY 76 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOY 76 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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