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2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,851 mi
Last recorded10,851 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 SG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 10,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 10,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,399 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 10,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 8,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 7,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 6,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 5,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,442 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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87 SG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 87 SG, 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 87 SG registered?

87 SG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is 87 SG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 SG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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