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LV55 USU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 96,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery light on dash

Pass 4 May 2017 82,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery light on dash

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 80,939 miles

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front 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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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

Pass 12 May 2014 74,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,596 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,122 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,569 miles

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

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)

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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LV55 USU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LV55 USU, 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 LV55 USU registered?

LV55 USU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is LV55 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 USU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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