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EA05 ZWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,681 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish/ deteriorate

o/s/f shock misting oil

slight scratched n/s/f screen

Pass 17 Jun 2025 51,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,444 miles

both rear tyre's sidewalls starting to perish/ crack

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,996 miles

o/s/f shock misting oil

Fail 21 Jun 2023 47,996 miles

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

o/s/f shock misting oil

Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,907 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 46,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken white and red colour code (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 36,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,661 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and tread app 3mm

Fail 15 Apr 2014 31,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres starting to perish and tread app 3mm

Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,161 miles

N/S WIPER SMEARING

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT ON ISIDE TRYE WALL.

O/S/F TYRE IS PERISHING IN THE TYRE TREAD

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT ON ISIDE TRYE WALL.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,161 miles

N/S WIPER SMEARING

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT ON ISIDE TRYE WALL.

O/S/F TYRE IS PERISHING IN THE TYRE TREAD

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT ON ISIDE TRYE WALL.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,558 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EA05 ZWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 EA05 ZWE, 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 EA05 ZWE registered?

EA05 ZWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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