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M777 CPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,720 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 109,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,754 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 108,687 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall bulge in sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high level brake light inoperative

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,170 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 107,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

n/s rear tyre low tread

o/s rear tyre close too limit

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake recorded 18% overall,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,588 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake recorded 18% overall,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting brackets very badly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,279 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting brackets very badly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,577 miles

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

near/side rear tyre worn around inside edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 29,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

near/side rear tyre worn around inside edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,640 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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M777 CPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 M777 CPB, 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 M777 CPB registered?

M777 CPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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