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JW55 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,403 mi
Last recorded67,403 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 66,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,311 miles

Ac pulley slight wobble

Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 60,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,864 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S rear over to O/S rear coming from front under plastic under tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted restricting view of some under side components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,228 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,641 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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JW55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JW55 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 JW55 SLK registered?

JW55 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is JW55 SLK safe to buy?

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