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J121 CRM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,559 mi
Last recorded52,559 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 CRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 45,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 45,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased at end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 39,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased at end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 36,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 27,380 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 20,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,197 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 6,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 6,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 6,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 4,894 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,046 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 4,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J121 CRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J121 CRM, 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 J121 CRM registered?

J121 CRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is J121 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J121 CRM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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