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PJ54 TZB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,496 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 93,496 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,604 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside front (steel) lower suspension arm (ball joint.

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,336 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside parking brake effort poor

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,160 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,625 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,395 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,136 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 TZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

PJ54 TZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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