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PJ55 LGD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 128,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 120,567 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 120,567 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 120,555 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Corroded thorough within 30cm of structural support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,752 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,308 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on front inner tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust securing hangers corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,688 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,517 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,283 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,443 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,729 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 LGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LGD, 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 LGD registered?

PJ55 LGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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