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LX55 AXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,480 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 116,454 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,254 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,241 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower inner suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 1 Jun 2016 103,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 103,662 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 95,803 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 86,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 83,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,918 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres uneven wear: inner edges

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,966 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin on inner sides

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate has slight crack

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin on inner sides

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate has slight crack

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 15 Oct 2009 57,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,090 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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LX55 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX55 AXJ, 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 LX55 AXJ registered?

LX55 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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