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W7 JOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,505 mi
Last recorded29,505 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 29,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 27,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 26,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,263 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking & perishing ,

Handbrake only just passed , requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Loosing colour going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Loosing colour going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 25,022 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking slightly

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 6 Apr 2017 24,715 miles

Handbrake only just passed test, needs service or adjustment in future.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear only 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 20,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 12,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,588 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 7,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 3,842 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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W7 JOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W7 JOY, 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 W7 JOY registered?

W7 JOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is W7 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 JOY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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