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P30 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,454 mi
Last recorded50,454 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 50,454 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 49,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,660 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,566 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 38,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,845 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2017 33,087 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,026 miles

Brake discs slightly worn

Engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,018 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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P30 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P30 SLK, 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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P30 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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