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JH05 GFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,568 mi
Last recorded124,568 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH05 GFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 123,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 122,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 121,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 120,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 116,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 106,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 10,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,489 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,000 miles

front lower grill missing

Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,209 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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JH05 GFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JH05 GFH, 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 JH05 GFH registered?

JH05 GFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is JH05 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for JH05 GFH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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