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P3 CTG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 CTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 97,511 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake shoes broken up (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,701 miles

both headlamp outer covers deteriorated resulting bin poor beam image

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,457 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 83,369 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 68,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 68,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,767 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,767 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,192 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 33,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,019 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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P3 CTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P3 CTG, 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 P3 CTG registered?

P3 CTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is P3 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 CTG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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