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720 SPD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration720 SPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,991 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 82,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,061 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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 76,814 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 73,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SRS warning lamp on indicating passenger air bag is turned off

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 57,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,597 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 40,597 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,335 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 37,335 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,182 miles

park brake 16% only offside low reading

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,625 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,923 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,903 miles

front tyres approaching replacement stage nail in nearside front

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,519 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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720 SPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 720 SPD, 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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720 SPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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