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J14 TAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,737 mi
Last recorded116,737 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 114,110 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2015 114,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 109,017 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 109,017 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,201 miles

rear tyres geting close to leagl limit

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,129 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f thrust arm bush starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,258 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 5 Apr 2011 94,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,569 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,273 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,236 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 48,236 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)

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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J14 TAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J14 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 TAO registered?

J14 TAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is J14 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 TAO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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