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S400 PJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 PJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 78,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,567 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Fail 20 Mar 2025 78,255 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front inner track rod

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,163 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 78,149 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,975 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Mar 2023 77,974 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,783 miles

Front tyres have inner edge wear

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,221 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,333 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 56,330 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 53,668 miles

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

both front tyres are worn inside edges

Pass 20 May 2011 51,535 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner edge low

O/S/F Tyre inner edge exyremly low

Pass 29 May 2010 49,172 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 49,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 45,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 44,664 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 44,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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S400 PJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S400 PJC, 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 S400 PJC registered?

S400 PJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is S400 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S400 PJC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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