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LT55 YYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner seal corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,635 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,872 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,998 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 63,394 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak transmission ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,344 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 32,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,777 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 5 Feb 2009 16,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,888 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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LT55 YYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT55 YYK, 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 LT55 YYK registered?

LT55 YYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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