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S80 EJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,985 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in grease also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,824 miles

exhaust rear bracket broken but still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,386 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,101 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 27,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,476 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,474 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,166 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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S80 EJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S80 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S80 EJO registered?

S80 EJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is S80 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 EJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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