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TLJ 770R

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,155 mi
Last recorded57,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 770R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 54,336 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 54,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 40,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,491 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,492 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,389 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)

unable tocarry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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TLJ 770R 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 TLJ 770R, 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 TLJ 770R registered?

TLJ 770R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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