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J7 WOL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 WOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2023 60,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,164 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and worn in centre

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,726 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 49,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

esp light on

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,725 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,829 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 WOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WOL, 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 J7 WOL registered?

J7 WOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is J7 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 WOL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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