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LJ05 YJM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,703 mi
Last recorded178,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 178,703 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only just met emission's (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 168,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 158,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 134,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,381 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding in arias (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 108,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,334 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 100,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,652 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,718 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,781 miles

Both front tyres are cracking aound the outer edges of the outer sidewalls and between the tread blocks (age related). Not yet exposing cords.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,418 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 YJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

LJ05 YJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LJ05 YJM safe to buy?

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