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ILZ 97

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 97
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 130,480 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Front headlights replace with aftermarket, adjusters now manual, spoken to DVSA pass and advise

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush also weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff badly corroded

bonnet struts weak

Fail 29 Aug 2025 130,324 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush also weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff badly corroded

bonnet struts weak

Fail 6 May 2025 130,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 128,431 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 118,432 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 106,165 miles

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

Noise from rear wheel on rotation

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

Fail 4 May 2022 106,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Noise from rear wheel on rotation

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 92,783 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 89,791 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,613 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,107 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 38,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,192 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,760 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 8 Apr 2010 19,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,959 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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ILZ 97 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 87%.

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 ILZ 97, 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 ILZ 97 registered?

ILZ 97 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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