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LJ55 CCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 58,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,162 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 56,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,741 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 CCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CCX, 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 CCX registered?

LJ55 CCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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