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LR55 JSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 154,978 miles

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 28 Mar 2025 147,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 14 Mar 2023 135,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Castor arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front tyre tread area perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both headlight levelling devices very slow in operation , not move much

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perishing and cracking in tread 225/50/16

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,733 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,289 miles

n,s front tyre worn on inside.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,190 miles

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 18 Apr 2011 61,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,541 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,071 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 JSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

LR55 JSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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