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SM05 JUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,878 mi
Last recorded80,878 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,953 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play on front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,100 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle foremost mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Fail 28 Dec 2019 66,053 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe section to rear (split) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle foremost mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,253 miles

rear exhaust holed and corroded

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 60,253 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust holed and corroded

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,887 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lenses perishing (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,936 miles

Near side rear exhaust mount corroding.

Rear tyres both age cracking/ perishing.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,376 miles

Near side rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,341 miles

Exhaust supports corroded.

Front tyres starting to perish/ crack and wearing on inner edge.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service D excided by 111days showing on dash display.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,959 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,886 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,209 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 JUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

SM05 JUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is SM05 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 JUU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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