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MBZ 6891

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6891
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 64,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,458 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,835 miles

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

front discs slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,647 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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MBZ 6891 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MBZ 6891, 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 MBZ 6891 registered?

MBZ 6891 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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