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MH05 FJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 61,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,736 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting defective but system secure

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,248 miles

Exhaust system and hangers corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside and nearside headlights deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All offside and nearside rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,157 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside and nearside headlights deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,899 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

exhaust system corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front headlamps deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust brackets are corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust brackets are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,328 miles

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

cross strut bushes split

Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

cross strut bushes split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,534 miles

front cross strut bushes splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,694 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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MH05 FJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MH05 FJP, 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 MH05 FJP registered?

MH05 FJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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