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MJ05 VRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,038 mi
Last recorded146,038 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 142,121 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 142,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 138,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS CORRODED OFF

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres castellated on edges

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 134,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR FLASHING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR FLASHING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear N/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Offside Rear O/S/R EXHAUST BRACKET IS CORRODED OFF

Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,464 miles

Off side front tyre has nail in it Both near side tyres close to legal limit

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Off side front tyre has nail in it Both near side tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,970 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 125,970 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 116,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 104,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,362 miles

nsf tyre 3mm and inner edge worn

osf tyre 3mm, inner edge worn and slightly mishapen

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,902 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,356 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 65,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ05 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

MJ05 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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