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FJI 398

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,474 mi
Last recorded79,474 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 398
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,820 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 78,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,873 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,857 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure warning message on the dash

Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,081 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 59,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets/hangers corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres cracking and worn inner edges

Pass 1 May 2012 36,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 33,068 miles

windscreen chip zone a below view of road from drivers position

Fail 9 May 2011 33,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,051 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,608 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre wall slight cut present

tracking out?

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,470 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 17,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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FJI 398 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJI 398, 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 FJI 398 registered?

FJI 398 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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