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DU05 JBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,490 mi
Last recorded77,490 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 JBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 74,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal arm, rear of hub (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front lower trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diagonal arm, front of hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal arm, rear of hub (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 68,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,cast arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,cast arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement horizontal arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear horizontal arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear horizontal arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 58,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear horizontal arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear horizontal arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,658 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,657 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,498 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 14,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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DU05 JBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DU05 JBV, 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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DU05 JBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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