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MC52 TAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,581 mi
Last recorded96,581 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,089 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,155 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,557 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 49,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 44,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 39,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 May 2010 21,468 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,534 miles

slight signs of tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large under trays

sticker top of offside windscreen

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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MC52 TAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MC52 TAN, 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 MC52 TAN registered?

MC52 TAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is MC52 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 TAN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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