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K7 SOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,192 mi
Last recorded63,192 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 SOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,769 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Apr 2022 55,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2021 55,472 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,234 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some under side components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,121 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 45,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 42,455 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 43,455 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,264 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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K7 SOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K7 SOJ, 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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K7 SOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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