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M500 JML

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,866 mi
Last recorded26,866 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 26,866 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,576 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,242 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 23,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,627 miles

Small crack in front number plate

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,420 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 4 Apr 2011 11,988 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 21 Apr 2010 9,820 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 23 Apr 2009 8,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,734 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 6,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M500 JML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M500 JML, 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 M500 JML registered?

M500 JML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is M500 JML safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 JML shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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