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LJ55 PJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm nail in tread and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2025 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm nail in tread and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2024 90,634 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 88,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,867 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 84,849 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arms mount area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arms mount area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,503 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section weld missing / corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,503 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section weld missing / corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 59,309 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 59,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 54,563 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 54,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,807 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 May 2011 45,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust hanging brackets corroded

rear indicators poor colour

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2010 37,545 miles

brake fluid level low

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,346 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth below 1.6mm

nearside front tyre wall cut

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 PJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

LJ55 PJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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