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K8 PBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 112,582 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion on brakes, chassis and suspension components

Fail 13 Feb 2026 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective NS central exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF top mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective OS central mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF top mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,334 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 94,334 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,388 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 80,109 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 80,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 62,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,576 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,565 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,584 miles

rear exhaust stablizer bar corroded and snapped exhaust system still supported ok

Fail 29 Apr 2014 37,584 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust stablizer bar corroded and snapped exhaust system still supported ok

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,890 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,979 miles

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 19,393 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,987 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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K8 PBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K8 PBO, 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 K8 PBO registered?

K8 PBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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