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MR51 EGS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 EGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,155 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 89,155 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,291 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around rear suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cover in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear cover in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

advise both front brake discs backing cover corroded

advise full under vehicle covers fitted

advise rear lower suspension arm covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,989 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,989 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight tightness in wheel when rotated by hand

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 38,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

BAS/ESP light illuminated on cluster.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,952 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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MR51 EGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MR51 EGS, 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 MR51 EGS registered?

MR51 EGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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