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EO54 JFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,356 mi
Last recorded86,356 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 JFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 86,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 73,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,936 miles

offside rear subframe heavily undersealed.

Fail 4 Oct 2023 71,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear subframe heavily undersealed.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 71,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction miss fire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,821 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,299 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 62,040 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 62,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,447 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side LENS (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,620 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,945 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2012 35,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 33,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,208 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 25 Jan 2008 20,983 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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EO54 JFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO54 JFX, 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 EO54 JFX registered?

EO54 JFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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