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SM05 FJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,493 mi
Last recorded54,493 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 FJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 54,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area of g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective left bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,276 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 48,739 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 48,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,104 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 46,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,158 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 33,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inner front brake pads wearing low !!

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2012 20,900 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 18 May 2011 19,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 17,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,258 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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SM05 FJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM05 FJZ, 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 SM05 FJZ registered?

SM05 FJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 FJZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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