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LS55 XJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,903 mi
Last recorded93,903 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,903 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 85,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,005 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,586 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Limited inspection of brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,615 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 44,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 31,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 31,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has a rear mounting broken away

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2013 31,230 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has a rear mounting broken away

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,056 miles

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

both front tyre have cuts in outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

srs warning lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 28,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyre have cuts in outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

srs warning lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,003 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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LS55 XJP 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 73.7%.

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 LS55 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

LS55 XJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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