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M13 MAD

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,936 mi
Last recorded55,936 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 MAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,936 miles

All tyres cracking advise replacement

underside steering suspension braking components have corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2025 55,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All tyres cracking advise replacement

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside steering suspension braking components have corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,444 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 53,350 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,583 miles

Both front headlight lenses tarnished

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

Plastic shield prevents inspection of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2021 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front headlight lenses tarnished

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

Plastic shield prevents inspection of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,943 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 46,941 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,559 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,398 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,398 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,311 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 12 Apr 2010 30,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,969 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

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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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M13 MAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M13 MAD, 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 M13 MAD registered?

M13 MAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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