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LJ05 YJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,201 mi
Last recorded94,201 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 83,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,173 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front slightly wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight lenses and images poor

Nail in tyre Nearside rear

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 70,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 70,124 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,989 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 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

LJ05 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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