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JJI 1618

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 1618
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,559 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,601 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 58,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,403 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,074 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front disc brakes slightly corroded and worn (thinning)

nearside rear tyre small cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,927 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front disc brakes slightly corroded and worn (thinning)

nearside rear tyre small cut on outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,004 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 27,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,061 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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JJI 1618 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JJI 1618, 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 JJI 1618 registered?

JJI 1618 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is JJI 1618 safe to buy?

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