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YR55 LLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,507 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,121 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,307 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,821 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 53,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,113 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,588 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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YR55 LLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YR55 LLN, 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 YR55 LLN registered?

YR55 LLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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