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BNZ 9526

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,380 mi
Last recorded69,380 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9526
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 69,380 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 64,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,887 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,211 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on inner side wall but not to cord

both front tyres cracked no cord showing

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,936 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,479 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 19 Apr 2011 16,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,094 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 13,653 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,005 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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BNZ 9526 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BNZ 9526, 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 BNZ 9526 registered?

BNZ 9526 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is BNZ 9526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9526 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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