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VX05 JWP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,224 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,936 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,936 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,791 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 77,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,143 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 69,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,800 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,800 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 59,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 52,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,100 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 46,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,966 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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VX05 JWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VX05 JWP, 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 VX05 JWP registered?

VX05 JWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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