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S15 BMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,715 mi
Last recorded68,715 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 BMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,715 miles

front discs are pitted

undertrays and covers installed

Fail 21 Oct 2025 68,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded under covers

Covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Exhaust hangers on the rear corroded badly

Exhaust joint corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower arm bushes perished

Front suspension components corroded (Especially the shock mounting to hubs both sides)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe covered with underseal

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,188 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,671 miles

exhaust corroded and has a small leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 66,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,029 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,292 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,264 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,660 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,935 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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S15 BMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S15 BMJ, 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 S15 BMJ registered?

S15 BMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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