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LY54 SFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,158 mi
Last recorded31,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 31,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 30,463 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment LEVER GOES TO END STOP AND CANNOT BE APPLIED FURTHER. OUT OF ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUS T PASSES. ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 27,237 miles

Parking brake pulls high

Pass 5 May 2016 26,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2014 24,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 23,397 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long.

o/s/f tyre split around inner sidewall,cut in tread to cords but not in excess of requirements.

Pass 13 May 2011 22,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 19,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,281 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,730 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 12,883 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 SFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SFX, 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 LY54 SFX registered?

LY54 SFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is LY54 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 SFX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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