CarVerify

Free Car Check

J2 XJL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 XJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,086 miles

Front headlight lenses fading (both)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 73,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front headlight lenses fading (both)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 72,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking bung missing.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking bung missing.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 68,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,370 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 59,578 miles

Oil leak transmission ()

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

Rear exhaust brackets are corroded

steering column switches are loose

Pass 3 May 2017 54,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,005 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 45,942 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 41,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,796 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,402 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J2 XJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J2 XJL, 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

How do I check the history of J2 XJL?

You can check the full history of J2 XJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J2 XJL registered?

J2 XJL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is J2 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 XJL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J2 XJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J2 XJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.