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LS54 YDL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 81,763 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back At Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 77,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 61,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 57,926 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,727 miles

rear number plate delam

Fail 20 Oct 2014 57,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly smeary

rear number plate delam

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,828 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 27 Sep 2012 55,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,741 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,741 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre causing a slow puncture.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,994 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 48,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LS54 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

LS54 YDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is LS54 YDL safe to buy?

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