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SJ05 MBB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,286 mi
Last recorded65,286 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 65,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 65,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,854 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 51,178 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 51,178 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,935 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,168 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 34,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,597 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,375 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,954 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,310 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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SJ05 MBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ05 MBB, 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 SJ05 MBB registered?

SJ05 MBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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