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RJ05 JCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,105 mi
Last recorded103,105 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 103,105 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 102,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,681 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 100,675 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,614 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,614 miles

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,941 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2014 51,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,438 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 34,498 miles

o/s & n/s Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,017 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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RJ05 JCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ05 JCZ, 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 RJ05 JCZ registered?

RJ05 JCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 JCZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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