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MR52 OTT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,670 mi
Last recorded140,670 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 138,357 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 138,340 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 135,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 135,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,984 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 133,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 127,935 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,664 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,664 miles

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

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 3 Jan 2017 116,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 106,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 75,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 39,799 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,803 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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MR52 OTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MR52 OTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR52 OTT registered?

MR52 OTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is MR52 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR52 OTT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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