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YB05 JNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 JNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 105,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,990 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 101,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,900 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath

Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,111 miles

covers fitted underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,101 miles

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

covers fitted underneath

Fail 2 Sep 2019 83,101 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted underneath

Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 77,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,849 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting tube rotted away (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differt ratio tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,305 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,246 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 JNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

YB05 JNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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