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P122 ALA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,051 mi
Last recorded59,051 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 35,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 33,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 32,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,648 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)

nsf tyre perished & worn on inside

osf tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 12,120 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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P122 ALA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P122 ALA, 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 P122 ALA registered?

P122 ALA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is P122 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 ALA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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