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M200 SLW

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,374 mi
Last recorded116,374 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 SLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,374 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front Most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,216 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,078 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension components coated in sealant

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under body and components coated in sealant

Pass 12 Mar 2022 102,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,865 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,861 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 97,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,020 miles

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

advise front to rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,992 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,748 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,014 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 63,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,808 miles

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

nearside mirror lens cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,908 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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M200 SLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M200 SLW, 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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M200 SLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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