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LY54 OFU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 OFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,399 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 72,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,297 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 61,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 58,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,763 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 53,510 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 53,500 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 52,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 52,003 miles

Nearside jacking rubber mount missing and plastic undercover damaged

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 May 2011 52,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside jacking rubber mount missing and plastic undercover damaged

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,215 miles

Low tread on inner edge of o/s/front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,882 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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LY54 OFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY54 OFU, 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

How do I check the history of LY54 OFU?

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What year was LY54 OFU registered?

LY54 OFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is LY54 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 OFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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