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JN51 JKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN51 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 128,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 128,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 120,342 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2018 117,069 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2018 117,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,859 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 110,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,818 miles

Both front and rear tyres near limit.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,814 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipe.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,063 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,448 miles

Clamps for both back boxes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,319 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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JN51 JKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JN51 JKN, 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 JN51 JKN registered?

JN51 JKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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