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J7 PMV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,991 mi
Last recorded138,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake needs adjusting

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At limit, inners not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nail in tyre Nail in both rear tyres

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F and both rear tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,341 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket holder (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gear box lower sump area (Corroded)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 49,350 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Gear box lower sump area (Corroded)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 35,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,327 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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J7 PMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J7 PMV, 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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J7 PMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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