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MJ55 SZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,381 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2022 78,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,654 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,936 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,636 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,498 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,828 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 34,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ55 SZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

MJ55 SZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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