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OO04 PRA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,719 mi
Last recorded61,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 PRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,719 miles

this vehicle is covered with plastic sheetings underneath

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 60,000 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2X FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1X FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2X FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 1X FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,605 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,243 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,583 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,743 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,313 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 13,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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OO04 PRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO04 PRA, 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 OO04 PRA registered?

OO04 PRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is OO04 PRA safe to buy?

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