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PJ55 KZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,569 mi
Last recorded48,569 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 KZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,569 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 48,569 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 43,066 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 43,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,287 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 35,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,796 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,985 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,962 miles

front discs scored

full under tray fitted

small chips in front screen

Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,613 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 25 Aug 2009 17,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,832 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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PJ55 KZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ55 KZM, 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 PJ55 KZM registered?

PJ55 KZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ55 KZM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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