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CSV 274

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,416 mi
Last recorded37,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 274
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 37,416 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 37,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear low reading on handbrake

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 31,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 30,407 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,215 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,337 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four..Strongly recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 24 Feb 2020 26,251 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four,strongly recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,079 miles

All four tyres perishing .

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,254 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,552 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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CSV 274 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CSV 274, 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 CSV 274 registered?

CSV 274 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CSV 274 safe to buy?

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