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CX05 JVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,816 mi
Last recorded40,816 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 40,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 38,337 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 38,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing could not be checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 38,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 38,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,582 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusting.

Slight bind on nearside front foot brake.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,701 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,091 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Water ingress in N/S side repeater

Fail 5 Jul 2016 32,091 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Water ingress in N/S side repeater

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,645 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres cracking slightly in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 28,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,765 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 24,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,585 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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CX05 JVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX05 JVR, 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 CX05 JVR registered?

CX05 JVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CX05 JVR safe to buy?

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