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JO03 HNR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,131 mi
Last recorded101,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,131 miles

Central Undertrays fitted throughout

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm outer ball joint has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 87,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,499 miles

Both h/lights cloudy

Fail 7 Nov 2023 86,499 miles

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

Both h/lights cloudy

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,786 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glass (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glass (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,178 miles

Both headlamp images very poor

Offside Both discs outer surfaces rusty

Pass 10 May 2019 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 68,461 miles

Whine from engine - possibly water pump

Pass 9 May 2017 63,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,977 miles

Balance brkt on centre/rear exhaust weld adrift

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 33,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 27,928 miles

Both wipers noisy

Nails/staples in both rear tyres

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 21,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,931 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 Apr 2008 8,647 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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JO03 HNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JO03 HNR, 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 JO03 HNR registered?

JO03 HNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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