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LX55 UYW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,028 mi
Last recorded28,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 UYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 28,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,751 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 27,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,300 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 27,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 27,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest tracking check

Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,829 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 UYW 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 78.9%.

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 LX55 UYW, 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 LX55 UYW registered?

LX55 UYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is LX55 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 UYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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