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ST54 LGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 LGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 78,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,484 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

slightplay o/sf hub

Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,175 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,311 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,387 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,193 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 26 Jan 2009 36,047 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,273 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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ST54 LGK 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 ST54 LGK, 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 ST54 LGK registered?

ST54 LGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is ST54 LGK safe to buy?

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