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J500 APM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,499 mi
Last recorded49,499 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 APM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,499 miles

slight surface corrosion at rear subframe

Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,159 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,489 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 47,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,354 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,042 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,289 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 23,289 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,799 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
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J500 APM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J500 APM, 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 J500 APM registered?

J500 APM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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