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5835 MW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

9,496 mi
Last recorded9,496 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5835 MW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 9,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 7,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 5,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 5,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 5,753 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 5,743 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 5,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 5,687 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 5,687 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 5,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 5,235 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 5,076 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 4,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 4,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 3,534 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 2,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 1,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 1,350 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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5835 MW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 5835 MW, 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 5835 MW registered?

5835 MW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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