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LJ55 OKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,153 mi
Last recorded84,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 84,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 47,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 38,435 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 27,674 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 25,112 miles

Advise brake fluid level just above min

Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 13,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,541 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 OKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

LJ55 OKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LJ55 OKM safe to buy?

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