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LT54 XMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,017 mi
Last recorded81,017 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 XMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,017 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 81,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 80,430 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slightly perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Partial sections at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,103 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards edges and unevenly worn with low patches. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with offside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Some imbalance to parking brakes with nearside lagging.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,359 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,513 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Boot Struts weak.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,952 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,257 miles

n/s/front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,581 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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LT54 XMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LT54 XMX, 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 LT54 XMX registered?

LT54 XMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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