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JAN 29W

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,833 mi
Last recorded60,833 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 29W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 60,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 60,522 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 60,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,723 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,183 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)

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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JAN 29W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JAN 29W, 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 JAN 29W registered?

JAN 29W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is JAN 29W safe to buy?

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