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LJ05 DMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 94,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,491 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,570 miles

underside of vehicle covered in sealant

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,087 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,470 miles

n/s/r brake hose twisted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine lamp lit

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,819 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyre walls perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,057 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,647 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 57,647 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,938 miles

advise condensation o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,568 miles

nearside headlight lens damaged at bottom

offside headlight slightly misted inside

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

slight play in offside lower ball joint

Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside headlight lens damaged at bottom

offside headlight slightly misted inside

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

slight play in offside lower ball joint

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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LJ05 DMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJ05 DMF, 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 LJ05 DMF registered?

LJ05 DMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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