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S555 LUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,641 mi
Last recorded11,641 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 LUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 11,641 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 11,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 11,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 11,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 8,785 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inner face

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,003 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 5,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 3,598 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 LUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S555 LUV, 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

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What year was S555 LUV registered?

S555 LUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S555 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 LUV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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