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LS55 JYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,541 mi
Last recorded127,541 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 127,534 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake malfunctioning/ broken- unable to test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,906 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 119,906 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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,341 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,054 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,836 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,812 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 86,769 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,099 miles

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 14 Mar 2019 83,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perishing & splitting on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,488 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,397 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,708 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,843 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear indicator faded

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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LS55 JYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS55 JYO, 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 LS55 JYO registered?

LS55 JYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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