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J15 DNL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,808 mi
Last recorded58,808 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 58,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,851 miles

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2015 52,851 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

very slight play in front bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,322 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded

headlamp lenses need polishing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,975 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,883 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,030 miles

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)

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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J15 DNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 J15 DNL, 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 J15 DNL registered?

J15 DNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for J15 DNL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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