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LJ05 XFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,670 mi
Last recorded117,670 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 117,670 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 115,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 112,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 112,542 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification both rear sides have been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image head lights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image head lights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brakes grating when rotated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,105 miles

Both headlights clouding

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 101,092 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel On handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe - radius arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe - radius arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlights clouding

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,948 miles

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 92,115 miles

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

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

Bonnet hinges seizing

Bonnet safety catch seizing

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Water pump noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,910 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,525 miles

full undertrays fitted

headlight lens slightly matted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 81,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

full undertrays fitted

headlight lens slightly matted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,548 miles

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 to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o.s.f tyre cracking in tread (not deep enough to reach cords)

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 5 Aug 2015 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o.s.f tyre cracking in tread (not deep enough to reach cords)

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,013 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear brake pipes starting too corode

rear pads worn thin

Pass 30 May 2013 71,465 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 58,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,154 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,112 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 26,093 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 XFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

LJ05 XFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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