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LX05 ZJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 87,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,122 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,288 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,214 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,534 miles

front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,762 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,396 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,081 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 2,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,052 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2010 25,052 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,245 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,714 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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LX05 ZJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX05 ZJN, 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 LX05 ZJN registered?

LX05 ZJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 ZJN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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