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LJ55 PHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,912 mi
Last recorded46,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,293 miles

under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 31,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,525 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

off side front tyre wall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 PHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ55 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

LJ55 PHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is LJ55 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 PHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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