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ST55 JLT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,981 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 120,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 118,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of the rear brake pipes have been coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,253 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 113,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 108,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,661 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 80,866 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,672 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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ST55 JLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST55 JLT, 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 ST55 JLT registered?

ST55 JLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is ST55 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 JLT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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