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EJ55 JWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 JWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,199 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,195 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,724 miles

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

nearside washer not working but o/s washer provides water , jet ajusted ????

Fail 20 Feb 2012 98,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake service

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2011 91,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,647 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,628 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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EJ55 JWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJ55 JWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 JWO registered?

EJ55 JWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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