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MS03 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS03 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,201 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 80,197 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,459 miles

Offside Rear noise from handbrake not affecting operation

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,961 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 60,961 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 55,613 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,350 miles

under trays fitted to underside and under bonnet so unable to fully inspect.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,955 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,147 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,147 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,149 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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MS03 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MS03 SLK, 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 MS03 SLK registered?

MS03 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MS03 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS03 SLK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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