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SM05 JUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,907 mi
Last recorded113,907 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 88,996 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,754 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,484 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,411 miles

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

nearside rear brakepipe starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brakepipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust brackets missing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,634 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2009 59,272 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

rear brakes 23% imbalanced

Pass 22 May 2008 47,430 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,430 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JUJ, 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 JUJ registered?

SM05 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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