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E457 ONS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 ONS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 71,097 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,246 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack / perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,140 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight age related perishing. 08/14 DOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 69,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight age related perishing. 08/14 DOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,530 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,250 miles

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 7 Jun 2019 66,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust y section has a small fracture (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust y section has a small fracture (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,756 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,907 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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E457 ONS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E457 ONS, 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 E457 ONS registered?

E457 ONS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is E457 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 ONS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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