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LY54 OFP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 OFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,286 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 92,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER BALL JOINT FRONT REAR STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,319 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 hangers defective 1 missing,exhaust still solid. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 71,318 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamps need polishing,no pattern shown (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 hangers defective 1 missing,exhaust still solid. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2022 53,696 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 Hangers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,410 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,689 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,293 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,838 miles

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

Nearside front tyre HEAVILY perished (225/45/17)

Offside front tyre HEAVILY perished (225/45/17)

Offside rear tyre HEAVILY perished (245/40/17)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 20,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,330 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 9,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 7,957 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 5,388 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 5,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LY54 OFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LY54 OFP, 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 LY54 OFP registered?

LY54 OFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is LY54 OFP safe to buy?

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