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S200 JSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,395 mi
Last recorded109,395 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 109,395 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 107,862 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 107,204 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 105,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,667 miles

4x exhaust clamps corroded thin

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s park brake a little slower to apply than n/s

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,332 miles

4x exhaust clamps corroded thin

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

o/s park brake a little slower to apply than n/s

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,202 miles

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,355 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 87,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 76,144 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,339 miles

water in both side repeater lamps

Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

water in both side repeater lamps

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,275 miles

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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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S200 JSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S200 JSU, 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 S200 JSU registered?

S200 JSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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