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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
General Information
- Registration AF05JAF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SLK
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3498cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,919 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,983 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm, dust cover cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm, dust cover cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,384 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023 14 Jun 20263 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,619 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,650 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,051 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,523 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,523 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,540 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 14 Jun 202623 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,007 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside mirror indicator has condensation
- oil leak
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,707 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,006 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 14 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,218 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,233 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 14 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,306 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,365 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011 14 Jun 20261 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,610 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010 14 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,744 MI
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AF05JAF was registered on 2005-03-05
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