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M8 SYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,512 mi
Last recorded38,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 SYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 37,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,950 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,331 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 19,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M8 SYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M8 SYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M8 SYB registered?

M8 SYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is M8 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 SYB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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