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LJ55 CCD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 65,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,579 miles

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

Nearside doors dent damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,947 miles

Front tyres showing slight signs of age (O/s and N/s

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 55,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 54,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,598 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,182 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished revealing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to reveal cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,826 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,340 miles

surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,483 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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LJ55 CCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ55 CCD, 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 LJ55 CCD registered?

LJ55 CCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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