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LR54 PYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,088 mi
Last recorded30,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 PYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 30,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet blocked

Fail 10 Jan 2024 30,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet blocked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 29,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,078 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,788 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 26,788 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,815 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear scrapping noise when rotated

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

engine/underside covers

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,594 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 25,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,997 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 22,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 31 Dec 2011 22,635 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2010 20,473 miles

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

slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,786 miles

ADVICE ON NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON MIDDLE THREADS,

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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LR54 PYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR54 PYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 PYU registered?

LR54 PYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is LR54 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 PYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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