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JT54 JGT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,427 mi
Last recorded65,427 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT54 JGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 65,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 64,961 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 64,949 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system up to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,534 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,534 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,653 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,933 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,871 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 16 Jun 2014 48,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,467 miles

front n/s tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2008 31,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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JT54 JGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 JT54 JGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JT54 JGT registered?

JT54 JGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for JT54 JGT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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