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M50 CLE

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,451 mi
Last recorded41,451 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 41,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 41,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 41,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,360 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,953 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 38,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,299 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 33,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,373 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,439 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW ON INNER EDGE

SALES CAR HAS REMOVABLE TRANSFERS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,072 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)

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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M50 CLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M50 CLE, 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 M50 CLE registered?

M50 CLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is M50 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 CLE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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