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T44 TJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,943 mi
Last recorded82,943 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 TJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 82,943 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,526 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower support bar corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 78,340 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 78,338 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 76,753 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 72,306 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs have corrosion lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs have corrosion lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play has slight play in a ball joint antiroll bar link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside have age related cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 64,887 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,928 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 12 Feb 2014 47,752 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 47,748 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,280 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 17,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TYRES = r/h/f -1.6mm(at inner edge);r/h/r -2.5mm;l/h/f -3.0mm;l/h/r -2.0mm =recommend new tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,553 miles

TYRES = r/h/f -1.6mm(at inner edge);r/h/r -2.5mm;l/h/f -3.0mm;l/h/r -2.0mm =recommend new tyres

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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T44 TJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T44 TJK, 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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T44 TJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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