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MJ05 VNL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,292 mi
Last recorded52,292 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,099 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,099 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,687 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 26 May 2011 15,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 7,403 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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MJ05 VNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ05 VNL, 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 MJ05 VNL registered?

MJ05 VNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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