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LJ05 XFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,313 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2012 111,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 92,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,242 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 XFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

LJ05 XFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LJ05 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 XFH shows 10 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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