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E21 PBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,625 mi
Last recorded71,625 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

RegistrationE21 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 71,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 62,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working the warning system indicates you need to check owner manual[rec futher investigation] (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working the warning system indicates you need to check owner manual[rec futher investigation] (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 61,113 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 61,069 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,716 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 59,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 58,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight corrosion front chassis legs

slight corrosion rear chassis legs

slight corrosion rear floor

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,875 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,708 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 48,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,914 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,694 miles

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

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

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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E21 PBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E21 PBX, 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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E21 PBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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