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L5 PMS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,420 mi
Last recorded90,420 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,420 miles

Additional parking sensor wiring fouling exhaust box, nearside rear.

Body corroded at rear front subframe mounting on both sides.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner cross strut bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end worn.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 88,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,395 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,783 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,784 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Fail 5 Mar 2021 80,784 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,213 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,496 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust clamps

Engine cover , under tray and plastics fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 75,496 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to rear exhaust clamps

Engine cover , under tray and plastics fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,750 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,891 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,846 miles

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,854 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,963 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 33,506 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 33,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L5 PMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L5 PMS, 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 L5 PMS registered?

L5 PMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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