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LJ55 RYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,405 mi
Last recorded98,405 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,405 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,983 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 95,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 94,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 94,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,222 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,480 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount broken but system is still supported

Fail 13 Dec 2017 80,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken but system is still supported

Pass 19 Dec 2016 76,591 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger detached

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,266 miles

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

front wipers smeary

left rear ehaust mounting corroded

right front tyre bald on inner edge

right rear exhaust mounting broken but supported ok

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,369 miles

Advise at center exhaust brace braket is missing (supported).

Advise right center exhaust mounting braket missing (supported)

Advise right front tyre bald at extream inside edge.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise at center exhaust brace braket is missing (supported).

Advise right center exhaust mounting braket missing (supported)

Advise right front tyre bald at extream inside edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,202 miles

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 22 Dec 2011 42,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,995 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,161 miles

slight run-out on n/s/f brake

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 RYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

LJ55 RYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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