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K17 PDT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 PDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 76,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame & suspension components undersealed

underfloor has covering

Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,436 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,159 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,704 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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K17 PDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K17 PDT, 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 K17 PDT registered?

K17 PDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is K17 PDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 PDT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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