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2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,941 mi
Last recorded54,941 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 YOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 54,941 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 52,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,084 miles

Engine covers and under trays hide components

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,746 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays hide components

Fail 30 Mar 2023 46,746 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,503 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Fail 31 Mar 2022 44,503 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,629 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 24 May 2018 31,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,297 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 30,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 22,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 21,876 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,298 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 14,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 14,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,535 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 6,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 3,478 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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F6 YOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F6 YOU, 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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F6 YOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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