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PJ05 HJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,405 mi
Last recorded48,405 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,309 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,308 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Steel (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,037 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,102 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 36,992 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2014 27,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,443 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,536 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 23,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,493 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2010 18,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,700 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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PJ05 HJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ05 HJU, 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 PJ05 HJU registered?

PJ05 HJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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