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LJ05 YHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,211 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 107,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,974 miles

front tyre tread depths wearing low/walls deteriated- advise renewal

Fail 29 Jan 2020 104,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyre tread depths wearing low/walls deteriated- advise renewal

Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,086 miles

Advise both front tyres 3mm tread depth and n/s/r

Advise front tyres and n/s/r wearing inner and outer edges and cracking in side walls and tread

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,657 miles

advise both front and n/s/r tyres on 2mm tread depth and cracking in walls and tread

Fail 5 Feb 2018 98,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,467 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Advise n/s/r indicator showing slight white light

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,283 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear bracket corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,800 miles

advise engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,803 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 YHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ05 YHZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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