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J2 NLW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 NLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 75,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,646 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lower than normal effort

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,605 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,081 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,969 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,388 miles

steering rack noise

Fail 7 Jun 2008 9,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

clonk from underneath when brake applied. unable to determine

front of vehicle shows accident damage repairs

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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J2 NLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J2 NLW, 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 J2 NLW registered?

J2 NLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is J2 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 NLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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