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M68 TOG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 TOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,479 miles

under tray's fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,544 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT DIFF MOUNT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 82,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 82,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 74,347 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,425 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,422 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 40,358 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 40,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,312 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres near limit

srs lamp indicates a fault

Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,177 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres near limit

srs lamp indicates a fault

Pass 5 May 2011 24,535 miles

S.R.S Light on

Pass 10 May 2010
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,987 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,069 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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M68 TOG 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 77.3%.

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 M68 TOG, 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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M68 TOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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