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LJ05 EPN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,812 mi
Last recorded61,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 61,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,795 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,498 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,666 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 46,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,326 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 EPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

LJ05 EPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LJ05 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 EPN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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