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P50 BHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 74,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling sensor arm seized, bracket has snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,048 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 70,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,361 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture above suspension (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above suspension (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 60,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 55,852 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 49,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 40,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 35,859 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2012 31,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,000 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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P50 BHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P50 BHA, 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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P50 BHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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