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965 PTA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,148 mi
Last recorded34,148 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration965 PTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 34,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 33,077 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 32,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,962 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 30,942 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both outer sills

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,153 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 20,153 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2009 18,340 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,473 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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965 PTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 965 PTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 965 PTA registered?

965 PTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is 965 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 965 PTA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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