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A11 OJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,495 mi
Last recorded68,495 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,607 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,321 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and outer wall lightly damaged, should replace, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder ,should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across corroding in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear outer wall cracked should replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

e.s p light on and off during test, should investigate, diagnostic and reapir.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 64,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,124 miles

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

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

Slight leak rear exhaust

Fail 4 Mar 2015 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,020 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Damage to nearside front bumper

Nearside rear exhaust mount heavily corroded and splitting

Offside rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,927 miles

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

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Damage to nearside front bumper

Nearside rear brake binding

Nearside rear exhaust mount heavily corroded and splitting

Offside rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,630 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)

nearside rear tyre has run flat damage

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,171 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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A11 OJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A11 OJJ, 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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A11 OJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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