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MW05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,913 mi
Last recorded24,913 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 24,913 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 23,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 22,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 20,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 18,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 15,748 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,861 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,265 miles

advise esp message on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,543 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 6,003 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 4,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 4,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 3,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 3,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 1,870 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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MW05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW05 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MW05 SLK registered?

MW05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is MW05 SLK safe to buy?

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