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LY05 JGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 83,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 75,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,884 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe forward mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 57,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,653 miles

Evidence of mice found under brake servo, no immediate damage visible, customer is advised to have wiring/piping checked.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,020 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,605 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,565 miles

engine sounds noisey

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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LY05 JGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LY05 JGU, 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 LY05 JGU registered?

LY05 JGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LY05 JGU safe to buy?

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