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LL55 BJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,511 mi
Last recorded100,511 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,511 miles

rear exhaust hanger fractured

Fail 13 Sep 2021 100,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear [indicated on underside] (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust hanger fractured

Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,181 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s longitudinal brake pipes at rear end are rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,948 miles

rear brake pipes are starting to rust

rear fuel pipe is starting to rust

stone chip in the front screen o/s front

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,089 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (CORRODED) but not leaking (7.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 92,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (CORRODED) but not leaking (7.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,531 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2011 55,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,288 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both the rear tyres are wearing low

offside front tyre has a cut in tread not down to canvas

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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LL55 BJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LL55 BJE, 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 LL55 BJE registered?

LL55 BJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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