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LJ55 CCE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,998 mi
Last recorded82,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,998 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 79,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2022 74,171 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,997 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 53,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,589 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,763 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,156 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,156 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,195 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 26,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in o/s and n/s repeater lenses

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,976 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 CCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CCE, 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 CCE registered?

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

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