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JMS 50S

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,795 mi
Last recorded47,795 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 50S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,668 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,227 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,036 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,236 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 426,473 miles

o/s/f lower susp arm rubber boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,683 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,589 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,929 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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JMS 50S is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JMS 50S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMS 50S registered?

JMS 50S is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is JMS 50S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMS 50S shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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