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LS54 TLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,664 mi
Last recorded63,664 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 TLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,664 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 62,795 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads are getting low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 60,107 miles

Intermittent fault with centre stop light

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads are getting low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside corner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 56,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225\50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,486 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 1 Feb 2019 48,567 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot full preventing a inspection of area at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,459 miles

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,291 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,377 miles

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 4 Feb 2008 10,233 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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LS54 TLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS54 TLZ, 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 LS54 TLZ registered?

LS54 TLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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