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S15 JHW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,633 mi
Last recorded119,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 JHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,633 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above o/s driveshaft (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear at end of plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,227 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,130 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,465 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,848 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust mountings broke but exhaust seems secure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,361 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,566 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,627 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 JHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S15 JHW, 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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S15 JHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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