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YB05 JNO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,762 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 103,762 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,036 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 103,036 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,582 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 101,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,335 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,566 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,859 miles

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

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))

exhaust hangers broken

Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,729 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,561 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,737 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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YB05 JNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YB05 JNO, 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 YB05 JNO registered?

YB05 JNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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