MERCEDES LJ05EPL MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MERCEDES
Model	SLK
Colour	BLUE
Year of manufacture	2005
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jun 2005
Vehicle age	21 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	11 Sep 2024
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	1.9 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	3,498 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	242 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~28 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£465

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ SORN No tax due date on record

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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 26 Apr 2025

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: LJ05EPL

MOT Expires In

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Tax Expires In

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Registration	LJ05EPL
MOT status	✗ Expired
MOT expiry date	26 Apr 2025
MOT days remaining	0 days
Tax status	SORN
V5C last issued	11 Sep 2024
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	895 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.4 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	87% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	32/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	60/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,685 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£465
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,220
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering, Structural Corrosion, Brakes, Tyres
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~23.9 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES SLK (2005), BLUE, PETROL, 3,498cc. Has completed 18 MOT tests, with a 61% pass rate (11 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 64,581 miles, averaging 3,578 miles/yr. 16 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 34/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2025-04-26
MOT pass rate	61%
Tests passed	11
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	14
Minor defects (total)	2
Advisory items (total)	16
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (18 Tests)

MOT #18 2026-07-14 14:05

Test number: 266173093579

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 64,581 MI

Items: 9

Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification high stress component repaired by weld (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Advisory corrosion to underside including suspension components
Advisory vehicle undersealed
Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £890 – £3,030

MOT #17 2024-04-27 12:47

Test number: 362984053444

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Apr 2025

Odometer: 63,617 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #16 2024-04-27 11:40

Test number: 595730666775

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 63,617 MI

Items: 1

Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #15 2024-03-30 15:00

Test number: 407694482404

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 63,617 MI

Items: 2

Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £500

MOT #14 2021-02-26 11:52

Test number: 305454560495

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 63,586 MI

Items: 3

Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £1,000

MOT #13 2019-08-12 15:52

Test number: 268373532050

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Aug 2020

Odometer: 62,073 MI

Items: 5

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory under body covers fitted
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory all suspension corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £420 – £1,460

MOT #12 2019-08-08 14:11

Test number: 964566786890

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 62,073 MI

Items: 8

Major Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory under body covers fitted
Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory all suspension corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £560 – £2,260

MOT #11 2016-10-06 15:02

Test number: 481898467713

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Oct 2017

Odometer: 60,340 MI

Items: 2

Advisory front tyres wearing on edge
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #10 2016-09-29 14:38

Test number: 659977196182

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 60,329 MI

Items: 5

Fail Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory front tyres wearing on edge
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £580 – £1,490

MOT #9 2015-08-21 11:41

Test number: 415813835257

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 20 Aug 2016

Odometer: 56,989 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2014-06-30 12:48

Test number: 798631384173

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Jul 2015

Odometer: 53,546 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2013-07-05 12:46

Test number: 299546783449

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Jul 2014

Odometer: 47,772 MI

Items: 1

Advisory slight damage to nearside rear tyre outter wall

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #6 2012-06-06 16:32

Test number: 556818752151

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Jun 2013

Odometer: 40,879 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2011-06-25 17:31

Test number: 147706971187

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Jul 2012

Odometer: 37,050 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2010-06-30 10:29

Test number: 574391180149

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Jul 2011

Odometer: 32,790 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2009-07-08 13:31

Test number: 741389489133

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Jul 2010

Odometer: 27,477 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2009-06-29 10:19

Test number: 661760489151

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 27,412 MI

Items: 1

Fail Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200

MOT #1 2008-06-25 09:43

Test number: 591837678116

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jun 2009

Odometer: 20,271 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	18
First registration	2008-06-25
Last registration	2026-07-14
Latest reading	64,581 miles
Annual avg (est.)	3,578 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	50%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	68% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2008-06-25	20,271 miles
Registration #2	2009-06-29	27,412 miles
Registration #3	2009-07-08	27,477 miles
Registration #4	2010-06-30	32,790 miles
Registration #5	2011-06-25	37,050 miles
Registration #6	2012-06-06	40,879 miles
Registration #7	2013-07-05	47,772 miles
Registration #8	2014-06-30	53,546 miles
Registration #9	2015-08-21	56,989 miles
Registration #10	2016-09-29	60,329 miles
Registration #11	2016-10-06	60,340 miles
Registration #12	2019-08-08	62,073 miles
Registration #13	2019-08-12	62,073 miles
Registration #14	2021-02-26	63,586 miles
Registration #15	2024-03-30	63,617 miles
Registration #16	2024-04-27	63,617 miles
Registration #17	2024-04-27	63,617 miles
Registration #18	2026-07-14	64,581 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight	×7
Suspension	×3
ABS System	×1
Coil Spring	×1
Fluid Leak	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×9
Suspension	×3
Windscreen	×2
Brake Pipes	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardCorrosion noted — inspect underbody, sills, and structural areas.
arrow_forwardAt 21 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£1,120 – £4,500

14 defects found

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Minor Defects

£200 – £800

2 items found

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Advisory Items

£1,220 – £3,970

16 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£3,140 – £10,780

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£890 – £3,030

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,400

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£189

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,685

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.