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T321 LJH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 79,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,428 miles

Full undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 58,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking 225 45r17

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust hangers heavly corroded

slight side wall damage to near side rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,529 miles

centre exhaust hangers heavly corroded

front brake discs heavly lipped and pads aprox 80% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,446 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)

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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T321 LJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 T321 LJH, 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 T321 LJH registered?

T321 LJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for T321 LJH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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