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MJ55 VKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,634 mi
Last recorded61,634 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 61,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 60,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 60,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 60,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,182 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 44,182 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,830 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 Oct 2008 39,058 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)

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 VKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MJ55 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

MJ55 VKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is MJ55 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ55 VKK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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