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MJ55 GJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,138 mi
Last recorded147,138 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 147,138 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 147,133 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 140,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 136,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking on the tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on both edges and cracking on the tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake travel is high

Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,877 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 115,877 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure broken clamps and support bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,820 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 105,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,515 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 17 Jun 2015 89,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,902 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,766 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,086 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 68,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,987 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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MJ55 GJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ55 GJO, 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 MJ55 GJO registered?

MJ55 GJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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