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EP05 UHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

70,664 mi
Last recorded70,664 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 UHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,196 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 90,191 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 69,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 68,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,373 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 68,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,128 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 68,122 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket at rear axle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,200 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,438 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,438 miles

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,529 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,520 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,469 miles

Both rear tyres down to 3mm of tread

Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres down to 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,427 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,731 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 54,731 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,857 miles

cut in rim saver on offside front tyre (not down to canvas)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2010 34,710 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,424 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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EP05 UHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EP05 UHC, 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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EP05 UHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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