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P50 ESA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,592 mi
Last recorded103,592 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 ESA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,592 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 103,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near to y peace. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 9 Apr 2024 101,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 19 Apr 2023 100,168 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steel arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 95,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,024 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,644 miles

engine x under covers fitted / rear brake pipes above rear diff been greased up

Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,638 miles

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

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

engine x under covers fitted / rear brake pipes above rear diff been greased up

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,627 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes / under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,627 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes / under covers fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR TYRES 2.8MM / BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR DIFF CORRODING

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust support mounts deteriorated / missing

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,817 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 49,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 3 Aug 2011 40,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,224 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 ESA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P50 ESA, 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 ESA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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