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JC05 GMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,794 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 73,792 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 73,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 72,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 72,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 71,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 70,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,467 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 68,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 68,090 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 66,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,162 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 63,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,416 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2012 57,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2009 45,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 21 May 2008 38,621 miles

O/s/f tyre has 2 cuts to side wall.

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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JC05 GMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JC05 GMC, 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 JC05 GMC registered?

JC05 GMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for JC05 GMC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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