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ESZ 3795

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 3795
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,710 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 98,761 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING / TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,430 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 78,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock absorber mounting area corroded heavily (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 23 May 2023 75,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear floor section heavy rusting present

Pass 27 May 2022 72,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 70,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES CORROSION AT LIMIT. UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT COVERED BY GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,459 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 68,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front brake pipes have grease applied

both main brake pipes have grease applied

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,945 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Dec 2017 61,945 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,788 miles

Oil leak from gearbox sump

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,331 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 52,331 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear exhaust hanger broken off pipe but exhaust system still secure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,137 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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ESZ 3795 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ESZ 3795, 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 ESZ 3795 registered?

ESZ 3795 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is ESZ 3795 safe to buy?

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