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LX54 LRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective next to differential (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,583 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 67,580 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,335 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp adrift

Fail 23 Nov 2020 63,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp adrift

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,483 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,538 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 43,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,175 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 40,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,034 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 37,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front tyre slight damage outter side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2012 32,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,573 miles

advise exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,128 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 25,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,001 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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LX54 LRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 LX54 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX54 LRY registered?

LX54 LRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is LX54 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 LRY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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