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JD55 RLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,587 mi
Last recorded32,587 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD55 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 32,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 31,093 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 28,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 25,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 24,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,854 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 22,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,439 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,982 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,017 miles

both front tyres cracked on inside edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,349 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,342 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,148 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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JD55 RLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 JD55 RLD, 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 JD55 RLD registered?

JD55 RLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is JD55 RLD safe to buy?

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