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FG05 JYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 116,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 115,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 112,557 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 106,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 106,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,910 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot slightly deteriated

Fail 25 May 2018 102,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot slightly deteriated

Pass 30 May 2017 101,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 85,322 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner stepped edges

Fail 1 May 2013 85,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner stepped edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,081 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,079 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 60,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,208 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)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,430 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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FG05 JYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG05 JYN, 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 FG05 JYN registered?

FG05 JYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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