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FB05 JWK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,020 mi
Last recorded120,020 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 120,020 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs pitted from sitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,709 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,885 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,164 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,154 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 95,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 88,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,835 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,046 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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FB05 JWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FB05 JWK, 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 FB05 JWK registered?

FB05 JWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FB05 JWK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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