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FJ05 NYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,794 mi
Last recorded101,794 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 101,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,998 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,728 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 91,611 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mirror indicatour lenz cracked water inside

Fail 18 Feb 2015 27,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mirror indicatour lenz cracked. water inside

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,396 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,396 miles

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

osf tyre perished recommend replacement

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,438 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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FJ05 NYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FJ05 NYS, 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 FJ05 NYS registered?

FJ05 NYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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