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J55 DDT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,293 mi
Last recorded57,293 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 57,293 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 57,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 56,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 54,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 52,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,606 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,602 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,888 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,693 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,438 miles

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,233 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage

Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,317 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2011 30,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jan 2011 30,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 25,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 25,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,390 miles

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

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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J55 DDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J55 DDT, 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 J55 DDT registered?

J55 DDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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