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PK55 LFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 LFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,962 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 67,951 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear pipe mountings broken off. exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mid shield. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s front to rear pipes rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,913 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn 2mm across tread, worn inner edge - 225/50/16 92W

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 56,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin breaking apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn 2mm across tread, worn inner edge - 225/50/16 92W

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,392 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 53,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 50,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 50,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,688 miles

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

N/S wing mirror indicator broken

N/S/F cross strut bush splitting

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,703 miles

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

N/S wing mirror indicator lamp broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,188 miles

Both front brake disc`s are very corroded

Both boot lid support strut`s are very weak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,188 miles

Both front brake disc`s are very corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both boot lid support strut`s are very weak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 29,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 29,152 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,632 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,509 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,851 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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PK55 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK55 LFW, 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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PK55 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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