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PJ54 OYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

19,607 mi
Last recorded19,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 OYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 19,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 19,595 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 19,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,486 miles

Rear subframe deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2024 19,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 19,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlamps very cloudy

brake pedal slightly long under operation

nsr fog light inoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,043 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 17,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,841 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 16,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,879 miles

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

front discs scored on the inside and cross drilled holes blocked

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer side wall

Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs scored on the inside and cross drilled holes blocked

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,149 miles

handbrake high

Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,233 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2010 8,060 miles

front tyres slightly cracked and wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 6,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,038 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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PJ54 OYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PJ54 OYE, 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 PJ54 OYE registered?

PJ54 OYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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