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J55 GJG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 73,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot was loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 72,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 72,950 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,512 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,835 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 71,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,474 miles

EML Light on at the time of test.

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under trays so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,363 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 43,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,378 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 32,378 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,149 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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J55 GJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

J55 GJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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