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G12 MJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 133,386 miles

Front Tyre(S) have deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 131,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 122,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,581 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,629 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and has slight cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,987 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,681 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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G12 MJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G12 MJK, 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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G12 MJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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