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P12 APN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,921 mi
Last recorded95,921 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 APN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,921 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 95,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 95,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 95,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 94,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 93,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,031 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 92,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 91,300 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 91,300 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 87,177 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 87,176 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 85,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 84,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,537 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 79,537 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,878 miles

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

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,482 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,010 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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P12 APN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P12 APN, 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 P12 APN registered?

P12 APN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is P12 APN safe to buy?

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