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T8 JHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,472 mi
Last recorded40,472 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 JHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,472 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,545 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,121 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,065 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,522 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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T8 JHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T8 JHT, 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 T8 JHT registered?

T8 JHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is T8 JHT safe to buy?

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