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LJ05 YMA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,280 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,052 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,714 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 YMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

LJ05 YMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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