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A14 TSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,968 mi
Last recorded38,968 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,968 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 35,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 33,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 29,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 29,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,842 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,662 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fuel flexi cap fitted, but its the type that can be tightened

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 24,733 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,880 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,209 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 16,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,812 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 14,809 miles

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

both front tyres perishing in sidewalls

Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,108 miles

drivers rear tyre close to legal limit

passenger side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,415 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 7,841 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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A14 TSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A14 TSO, 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 A14 TSO registered?

A14 TSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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