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MAP 10W

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

177,651 mi
Last recorded177,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAP 10W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 177,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 175,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 175,100 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 174,649 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 174,649 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 167,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 167,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 154,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and slightly perished on outer sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished on outer sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to LEGAL LIMIT of 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements 16%

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,118 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 139,116 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. Legal limit = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met MOT requirements (16%)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 138,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. Legal limit = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met MOT requirements (16%)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 137,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 137,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 134,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 123,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 115,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,119 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 99,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,144 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 63,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MAP 10W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MAP 10W, 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 MAP 10W registered?

MAP 10W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is MAP 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAP 10W shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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