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X1 JWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,019 mi
Last recorded53,019 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,019 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 53,018 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,332 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 51,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,398 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,523 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,634 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,189 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,875 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear brakes binding , unable to inspect wheel bearing for roughness

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,535 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,663 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,097 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,362 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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X1 JWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X1 JWJ, 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 X1 JWJ registered?

X1 JWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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The MOT history for X1 JWJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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