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JS55 AMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,325 mi
Last recorded55,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 55,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,929 miles

Central Rear middle brake light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2023 54,663 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,225 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012
Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,592 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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JS55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 JS55 AMG, 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 JS55 AMG registered?

JS55 AMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is JS55 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS55 AMG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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