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J500 MDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,990 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 48,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear 'Y' section (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section in "y" piece (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,817 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,765 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,179 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 MDE, 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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J500 MDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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