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M40 CSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,733 mi
Last recorded38,733 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 38,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 38,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 37,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 37,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 37,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,217 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,798 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,322 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,813 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,560 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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M40 CSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M40 CSJ, 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 M40 CSJ registered?

M40 CSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is M40 CSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 CSJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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