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J111 DJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,977 mi
Last recorded116,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 116,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,609 miles

centre exhaust hangers corroded and broken

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,816 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 112,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,282 miles

center exhaust has slight leak

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge- cracks on sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,725 miles

h/l aim poor exhauste corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,893 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 100,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,961 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly dim.high level brake light not working.under tray fitted.n/s/front tyre outer wall poor condition.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,961 miles

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

Nearside Front slightly dim.high level brake light not working.under tray fitted.n/s/front tyre outer wall poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,995 miles

near side front tyre very low inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,387 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,374 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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J111 DJY 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 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 J111 DJY, 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 J111 DJY registered?

J111 DJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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