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V60 JCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV60 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 99,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 85,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,963 miles

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

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 14 Apr 2022 79,105 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,630 miles

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

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

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,730 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 18 May 2010 35,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,127 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 8 May 2008 21,476 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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V60 JCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 V60 JCJ, 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 V60 JCJ registered?

V60 JCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is V60 JCJ safe to buy?

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