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SV05 JZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,060 mi
Last recorded60,060 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 JZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 60,060 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 57,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,134 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 53,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,835 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,628 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 1,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,056 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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SV05 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SV05 JZM, 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 SV05 JZM registered?

SV05 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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