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LJ05 EPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 64,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification high stress component repaired by weld (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2024 63,617 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 63,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 63,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 62,073 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,340 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 60,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,772 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outter wall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,271 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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LJ05 EPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ05 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

LJ05 EPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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