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ES05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,865 mi
Last recorded57,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 54,279 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 51,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 50,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 38,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,214 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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ES05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ES05 SLK, 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 ES05 SLK?

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What year was ES05 SLK registered?

ES05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is ES05 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES05 SLK shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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