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EF05 ORK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,407 mi
Last recorded64,407 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ORK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,962 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 59,107 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,461 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,489 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,629 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 18,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 12,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,844 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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EF05 ORK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF05 ORK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF05 ORK?

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What year was EF05 ORK registered?

EF05 ORK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EF05 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 ORK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 ORK have outstanding finance?

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