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X50 JFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,910 mi
Last recorded131,910 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 125,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,395 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath on the gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 104,724 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,427 miles

right hand rear exhaust box slightly insecure suggest repair ,

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,393 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,620 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,509 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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X50 JFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X50 JFR, 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 X50 JFR registered?

X50 JFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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