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MKW 514W

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 514W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 129,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged/ cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - bald + cut/cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 129,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged/ cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - bald + cut/cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Subframe - heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,801 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside - rear arms, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen - chipped

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,801 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside - rear arms, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen - chipped

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,698 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 102,693 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear metallic noise upon rotation by hand

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear metal brake pipes greased and or painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside parking brake weaker than offside

Fail 14 Mar 2022 102,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear metal brake pipes greased and or painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside parking brake weaker than offside

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated.

Various brake pipes into hoses greased.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,803 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,384 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded and broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At both rear exhaust sleeves exhaust surported (7.1.2)

Rear service brake slightly lower than normal

Slight noise from brakes possible rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have serverly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have serverly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,368 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,974 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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MKW 514W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MKW 514W, 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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MKW 514W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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