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R700 JAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,436 mi
Last recorded26,436 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 JAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 26,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 25,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 24,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,396 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,002 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 24,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 23,528 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,021 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 22,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 21,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 16,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,561 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,041 miles

Nearside 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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R700 JAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R700 JAL, 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 R700 JAL registered?

R700 JAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is R700 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 JAL 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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