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J66 AVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,903 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 58,901 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides broken/top mountings in bits as well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 56,045 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,942 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 48,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,940 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 31,435 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 31,435 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,246 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have cracked sidewalls no cords exposed

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,319 miles

both front tyres are cracking in sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,722 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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J66 AVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J66 AVE, 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 J66 AVE registered?

J66 AVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is J66 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 AVE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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