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LY55 CZS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,464 mi
Last recorded61,464 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 CZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 61,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 59,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2020 54,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,760 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,127 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,127 miles

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

small split n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,212 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,968 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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LY55 CZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LY55 CZS, 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 LY55 CZS?

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What year was LY55 CZS registered?

LY55 CZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is LY55 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 CZS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY55 CZS have outstanding finance?

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