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LJ05 FCU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,575 mi
Last recorded74,575 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,481 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 70,479 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 68,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,081 miles

Both front tyres cracking up

Both headlamp lens require cleaning

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,362 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack up

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,914 miles

Front product on lens

Nearside Rear near legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,551 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,301 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 FCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FCU, 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

How do I check the history of LJ05 FCU?

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What year was LJ05 FCU registered?

LJ05 FCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is LJ05 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 FCU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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