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M200 SCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 SCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 98,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 93,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,841 miles

Front both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,864 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,135 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,496 miles

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)

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn low/inner edges

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,496 miles

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

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn low/inner edges

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 29,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 29,680 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,987 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,987 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M200 SCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M200 SCJ, 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 M200 SCJ registered?

M200 SCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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