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3 PCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,158 mi
Last recorded82,158 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 82,158 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 80,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,257 miles

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 12 Jul 2021 76,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 76,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 74,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 74,584 miles

Manufacturers Covers Fitted.

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 74,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers Covers Fitted.

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2019 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,945 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,923 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,155 miles

nearside rear tyre been run flat

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,373 miles

Centre exaust mounting broken

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exaust mounting broken

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,717 miles

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,984 miles

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

Unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays.

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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3 PCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 3 PCF, 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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3 PCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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