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JS05 DAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 DAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,429 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2024 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 50,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 49,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,644 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 47,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2018 45,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2018 45,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2017 42,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,261 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 36,308 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 6 May 2015 36,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 33,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,815 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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JS05 DAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JS05 DAS, 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 JS05 DAS registered?

JS05 DAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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