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M40 JEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,964 mi
Last recorded89,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,964 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 89,964 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 88,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,867 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 82,023 miles

Centre section exhaust hangers corroding

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer not working efficiently

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,418 miles

Exhaust brackets on centre section corroding

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust brackets on centre section corroding

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,869 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint metal arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,934 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 27 Mar 2013 57,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,892 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 48,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,855 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,600 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 JEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M40 JEM, 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 JEM registered?

M40 JEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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