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LX55 OEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 89,068 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,836 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 74,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,987 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,712 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,480 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,006 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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LX55 OEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX55 OEO, 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 LX55 OEO registered?

LX55 OEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LX55 OEO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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