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LR55 FRO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,415 mi
Last recorded90,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,415 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,540 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,524 miles

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

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

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,537 miles

Front Wipers Smear

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 67,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,555 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,280 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,369 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,528 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,823 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,656 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking point missing

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,776 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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LR55 FRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 3,498cc 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 LR55 FRO, 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 LR55 FRO registered?

LR55 FRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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