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J31 KSS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,354 mi
Last recorded122,354 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 122,354 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,968 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,410 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,185 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 86,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,100 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,088 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 15,829 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,938 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 40,575 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,452 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 35,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,674 miles

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

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

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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J31 KSS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J31 KSS, 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 J31 KSS registered?

J31 KSS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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