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JT05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,919 mi
Last recorded63,919 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,168 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 47,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,579 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 46,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported repair both rear mountings (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,017 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 44,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,840 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,141 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,320 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,058 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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JT05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JT05 SLK, 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 JT05 SLK registered?

JT05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is JT05 SLK safe to buy?

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