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J600 CJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,923 mi
Last recorded106,923 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 106,923 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2025 106,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 102,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,543 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,618 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,618 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,821 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 93,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 91,620 miles

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,866 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,957 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn outer edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,022 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,589 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 24,589 miles

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

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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J600 CJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J600 CJA, 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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J600 CJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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