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JDK 42N

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,332 mi
Last recorded41,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 42N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,139 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,059 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 40,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,108 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 39,108 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system metal pipe to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

metal pipes painted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,343 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes coated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,649 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe ends

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe ends

Fail 11 Nov 2014 32,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe ends

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,143 miles

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipe ends

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,699 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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JDK 42N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JDK 42N, 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 JDK 42N registered?

JDK 42N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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