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LR55 YUT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 66,965 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,316 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 35,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,965 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2019 32,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,844 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,793 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 20,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,989 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,280 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 YUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

LR55 YUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is LR55 YUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 YUT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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