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LJ55 XTL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,106 mi
Last recorded30,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 30,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 30,081 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,141 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,675 miles

exhaust mtgs corroded

rear subframe mtg bolts corroded

wipers smeary

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,468 miles

Under shield fitted unable to fully check brake & fuel lines.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 22,384 miles

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

Rear inds pale colour

Pass 23 Nov 2016 20,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,292 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise exhaust rear y-piece section blowing/cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 17,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 11,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,753 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 XTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

LJ55 XTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is LJ55 XTL safe to buy?

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