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PJ05 LRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,576 mi
Last recorded69,576 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 69,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,566 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,884 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 47,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 44,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,213 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,782 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,759 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 12,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,456 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 LRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

PJ05 LRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is PJ05 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 LRZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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