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L9 JOH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,866 mi
Last recorded109,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 108,996 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,987 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 107,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,116 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and its mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre flanges corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,196 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,174 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,994 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,737 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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L9 JOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L9 JOH, 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 L9 JOH registered?

L9 JOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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