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HV55 LJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 106,896 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component fractured Cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Alternator wiring rubbing on steering column shaft. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn inner edge. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has little to no effort.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 101,025 miles

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

front subframe brace bars corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 101,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front subframe brace bars corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 94,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 94,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 87,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,301 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,499 miles

undertrays fitted and engine covers hiding some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,305 miles

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

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

both front drag link bushes soft.brake piping has been coated.

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,629 miles

brake pipes have applied protection

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2014 56,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,034 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,078 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to 2mm in places

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HV55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV55 LJC, 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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HV55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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