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G16 JXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,350 mi
Last recorded61,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 JXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 61,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,316 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 59,317 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 56,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 54,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 52,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,257 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,543 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

Fail 15 Sep 2020 47,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,873 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 45,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,750 miles

inner edges of treads worn on both front tyres

inner surfaces of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,086 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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G16 JXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 G16 JXJ, 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 G16 JXJ registered?

G16 JXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is G16 JXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 JXJ 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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