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V12 JAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,243 miles

exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front number plate starting to discolour

front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers, rear antiroll bar mounting clamps and body brace bars starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside and nearside front brake discs starting to wear

rear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

steering rack slight play at inner joints

Fail 31 Mar 2026 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension - rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front brake discs starting to wear

front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers and rear antiroll bar mounting clamps starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

steering rack slight play at inner joints

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,502 miles

exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front brake discs starting to wear/ check inner front brake pads

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside of steering rack slight play at inner joint

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear metal brake pipes and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear subframe, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, rear shock absorbers and rear antiroll bar mounting clamps starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,090 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,660 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2022 87,657 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))

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

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

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

Exhaust system corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,292 miles

Exhaust system/hanger corrosion

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

Front brake disc/s corroded

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,159 miles

Exhaust hanger corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,155 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust hanger corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,839 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Front brake disc/s uneven wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 57,882 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

SRS warning light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,318 miles

exhaust mounting brackets starting to rust

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

s r s light stays on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,747 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,842 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,779 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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V12 JAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 V12 JAJ, 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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V12 JAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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