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A11 MBN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,919 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2024 105,919 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,094 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 105,092 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,381 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,376 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,706 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 102,486 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 102,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,343 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

suspension rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2016 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mount missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

suspension rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,505 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,144 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,574 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,700 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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A11 MBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A11 MBN, 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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A11 MBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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