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BT05 JWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system poor condition centre to rear

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside body bar corroded and broken

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 92,693 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking under covers (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition and emissions emitted at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at y junction (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front body steady bar broken

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 86,017 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 86,016 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 79,611 miles

one rear exhaust hanger broken

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 79,608 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

one rear exhaust hanger broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

central exhaust hanger detatched

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 63,187 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,284 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,196 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,196 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing both

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil low

Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,579 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 34,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,167 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 30,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,739 miles

all brake discs have surface rust not been used for a while

brake fluid between marks

unable to inspect floor and center brake pipes due to under body trays

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,210 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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BT05 JWG 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 60%.

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 BT05 JWG, 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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BT05 JWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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