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LJ54 OJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,885 mi
Last recorded56,885 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 56,848 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 49,058 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,119 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 46,931 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 46,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,198 miles

Minor cuts n/s/f tyre outer wall. No cords showing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 29,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlight lenses fading.Pattern just within mot standards.

Minor cuts n/s/f tyre outer wall. No cords showing.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,042 miles

Both front camber bushes starting to seperate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre sidewall damaged - not down to cords

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 21,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front camber bushes starting to seperate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR tyre sidewall damaged - not down to cords

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,097 miles

Inner face of n/s/f brake disc scored.

Some damage to sidewall of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,296 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust brackets

slight scoring on n/s/f inner brake disc

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LJ54 OJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ54 OJE, 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 LJ54 OJE registered?

LJ54 OJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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