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PA51 LOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA51 LOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusted from standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre Both rears. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,054 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,342 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2018 72,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear milky (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,989 miles

play in steering

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,788 miles

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,259 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,319 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 21,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 12,540 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 12,537 miles

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)

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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PA51 LOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PA51 LOO, 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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PA51 LOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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