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703 JNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,024 mi
Last recorded164,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration703 JNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 164,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 160,378 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 160,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2022 154,073 miles

stay bars have corrosion x3 to underside

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 145,961 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 143,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,741 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 133,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,017 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 126,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,910 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 118,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,943 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 110,943 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 106,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,282 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 86,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,367 miles

Rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,727 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,409 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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703 JNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 703 JNK, 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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703 JNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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