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FJ05 OBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,713 mi
Last recorded90,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,662 miles

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

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

both headlights faded

Pass 8 May 2018 64,387 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2018 64,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyres worn on edges

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 24 May 2017 57,277 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 57,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,717 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,717 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,444 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 OBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FJ05 OBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 OBO registered?

FJ05 OBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 OBO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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