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LJ05 TLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 65,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 61,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 60,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 58,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 58,587 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 55,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,276 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,999 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,999 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,810 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 43,810 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,120 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

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

front cross strut bushes starting to split wear

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 34,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 21,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 13,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

LJ05 TLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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