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V200 JCH

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 122,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently seat is secured along one side (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 120,119 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper has damage no sharp edges

Offside Front seat has movement in base frame

Fail 15 May 2025 120,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper has damage no sharp edges

Offside Front seat has movement in base frame

Pass 17 May 2024 116,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 116,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction orange light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 112,805 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brace bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF & OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brace bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF & OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 108,615 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge starting wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both OS and NS (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Puddle left on the floor after doing the emissions test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both OS and NS exhaust joining clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge starting wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2021 102,296 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 102,296 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 102,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,790 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,760 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,264 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,871 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 21 Jun 2014 69,141 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,141 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 53,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,073 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,499 miles

Both rear tyres outer wall slightly cracking

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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V200 JCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V200 JCH, 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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V200 JCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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