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PJ05 LLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 81,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 81,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 81,041 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 80,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 79,048 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,348 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 71,603 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 70,662 miles

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 15 May 2015 70,045 miles

Mouse nest under brake servo

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 9 May 2014 69,180 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 68,279 miles

os centre exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 1 May 2012 63,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers wiper blade slight smearing

nearside head lamp dip beam on minimum height setting

Fail 28 Apr 2012 63,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers wiper blade slight smearing

nearside head lamp dip beam on minimum height setting

Pass 12 May 2011 55,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,322 miles

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 18 May 2010 43,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 18 May 2009 35,510 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A LUMP

Pass 12 May 2008 22,945 miles

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)

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 LLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

PJ05 LLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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