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MS51 ZYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,131 mi
Last recorded76,131 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS51 ZYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear General Corrosion To Underbody & Suspension Rear

Fail 25 Oct 2024 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear General Corrosion To Underbody & Suspension Rear

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,354 miles

General Corrosion To Underbody & Suspension Rear

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion To Underbody & Suspension Rear

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 66,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,320 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 31,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2018 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,930 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 18 Feb 2015 20,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has small cut in outter sidewall but not to cords

Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 11,242 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 2,623 miles

Slight play in indicator switch

Pass 23 Feb 2008 1,680 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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MS51 ZYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MS51 ZYJ, 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 MS51 ZYJ registered?

MS51 ZYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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