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M18 JTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,466 mi
Last recorded37,466 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 JTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 37,466 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 37,231 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 37,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 36,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,841 miles

all tyres are 9 years old

front tyres are worn on inner edges recomend 4 wheel tracking

rear tyres are 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot struts weak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,232 miles

rear tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,894 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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M18 JTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M18 JTV, 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 M18 JTV registered?

M18 JTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for M18 JTV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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