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ONZ 7048

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 7048
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cross arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cross arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 104,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cross arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cross arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both siides worn smooth inside edges and on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 102,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp defective o/s/r. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators slightly faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres walls slight cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slight damage. (0.1 (b))

rear suspension cross braces corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,977 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 100,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,635 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 98,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,145 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,509 miles

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

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

rear underside of vehicle deteriorating

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 96,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear underside of vehicle deteriorating

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,897 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Full Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,884 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mount broken

Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,240 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished and cracked in tread

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,929 miles

engine covers fitted

engine under covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2013 77,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,289 miles

both rear tyres tread depth getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,894 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN LIPPED EDGES

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,176 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,029 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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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ONZ 7048 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ONZ 7048, 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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ONZ 7048 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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