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EY05 JGF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,377 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,026 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after the y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after the y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 115,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,085 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,387 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,560 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 96,559 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 'Y' pipe holed and blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust system insecure Rear pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,213 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,213 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,519 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,371 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,873 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,058 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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EY05 JGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EY05 JGF, 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 EY05 JGF registered?

EY05 JGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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