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S555 LHP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,130 mi
Last recorded44,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 LHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 44,130 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 44,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,324 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside weakening (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 43,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes on lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside weakening (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 41,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective offside hanger detached, nearside weakening (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 41,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective offside hanger detached, nearside weakening (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,032 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush - audible on road test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,306 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

various brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,132 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various+covered with grease... unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

various brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,297 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,930 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,188 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 2 Mar 2011 30,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,887 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,827 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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S555 LHP 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 79.2%.

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 S555 LHP, 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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S555 LHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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