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LR54 YVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,768 mi
Last recorded58,768 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 56,528 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,932 miles

Lower Front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2023 53,932 miles

Lower Front bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 51,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 47,338 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,612 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,997 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 26 Feb 2013 36,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,156 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,198 miles

SRS light on

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 YVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVD, 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 LR54 YVD registered?

LR54 YVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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