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PJ54 TYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 TYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake travel [not to excess]

Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,647 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 107,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,029 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 104,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,673 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,885 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,854 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,393 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,198 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 3 Apr 2017 95,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,966 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,366 miles

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

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

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,640 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 64,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small crack in rear n/s exhaust pipe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 54,676 miles

Slight wear ridge on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2011 45,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 41,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,496 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 TYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

PJ54 TYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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