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E7 TNT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 TNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,654 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 79,654 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,530 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 70,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,617 miles

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

both head light slightly perished, may improving if polishing

engine oil low level ,may require to attention

underside tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 66,615 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both head light slightly perished, may improving if polishing

engine oil low level ,may require to attention

underside tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,555 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,647 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,928 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,697 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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E7 TNT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E7 TNT, 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 E7 TNT registered?

E7 TNT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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