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J1 HPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,832 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight washers inoperative

Heavy oil leak from engine

Offside Front Brake dust plate insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion [several repairs ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 94,832 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight washers inoperative

Heavy oil leak from engine

Offside Front Brake dust plate insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion [several repairs ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,826 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to rear subframe mountings

Engine oil leak

Headlight washers inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 92,823 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to rear subframe mountings

Engine oil leak

Headlight washers inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers seat belt court under seat moulding

Headlight washers inoperative

Heavy oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,846 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,325 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy engine oil leak

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,303 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy engine oil leak

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,667 miles

Corrosion rear sub frame

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside head light poor pattern

Offside head light poor pattern

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

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

Service overdue

Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion rear sub frame

Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside head light poor pattern

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

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

Service overdue

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 85,104 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate loose

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,201 miles

Nearside + offside rear exhaust mountings corroded away

Rear number plate is loose

Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,201 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to front brake disc's[ inner face]

Nearside + offside rear exhaust mountings corroded away

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate is loose

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,743 miles

Rear exhaust stabilizer arm missing

both front tyres worn on inner edge [ close to legal limit]

nearside + offside centre exhaust mountings corroded away

slight corrosion front brake disc's

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,216 miles

Centre exhaust mountings + stabilizer arm corroded away

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight corrosion front brake disc's inner face

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,216 miles

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

Centre exhaust mountings + stabilizer arm corroded away

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight corrosion front brake disc's inner face

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,162 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear exhaust mounting

offside rear exhaust mounting has corroded + broken away

rear number plate is loose

Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear exhaust mounting

offside rear exhaust mounting has corroded + broken away

rear number plate is loose

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,996 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S SCORED + PITTED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

object in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,518 miles

front brake disc's are worn + heavy corrosion to inner faces

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,860 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection,due to under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to carry out full underside inspection,due to under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,294 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,866 miles

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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J1 HPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 J1 HPK, 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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J1 HPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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