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PJ55 LOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,071 mi
Last recorded62,071 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,071 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 62,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 58,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,317 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,783 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,355 miles

front and rear registration plate deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 3 May 2016 44,829 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 25,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 23,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,768 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 21,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,053 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,332 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 LOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

PJ55 LOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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