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E10 FOG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,719 mi
Last recorded62,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 FOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2024 61,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,708 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 59,671 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,721 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,214 miles

advise both front brake disc inners pitted

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,908 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly smeary

Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,580 miles

Both headlamp lenses crazed but beam pattern still visible.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to approx 2mm. Limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

high level stop lamp inoperative however unable to determine if lamp has been disconnected

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,177 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,280 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 21,280 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,052 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,177 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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E10 FOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E10 FOG, 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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E10 FOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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