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W5 JBT

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 JBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 80,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,288 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 77,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,941 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,941 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,713 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,713 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,017 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,009 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,387 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,272 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre has cracking on the side wall

osf tyre has cracking on the side wall

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,291 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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W5 JBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 59,779 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 W5 JBT, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W5 JBT registered?

W5 JBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is W5 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 JBT shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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