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P44 ACP

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,738 mi
Last recorded164,738 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 ACP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 164,738 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 161,709 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 158,645 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 158,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 154,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 149,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 145,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,845 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 143,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 142,804 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 142,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 122,085 miles

Lower front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Jan 2016 122,084 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front 225/40/18 92w (4.1.D.1b)

Lower front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2014 109,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 109,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,021 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 86,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers poor/worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,777 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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P44 ACP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 P44 ACP, 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 P44 ACP registered?

P44 ACP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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