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R400 JMW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,470 mi
Last recorded91,470 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 JMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 91,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,478 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,106 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,425 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 53,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,695 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 49,551 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre age cracks in tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,630 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 36,070 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 30,904 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 29,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,636 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,193 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 30 May 2008 9,261 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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R400 JMW 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 83.3%.

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 R400 JMW, 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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R400 JMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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