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PB53 MMM

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,621 mi
Last recorded71,621 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB53 MMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 71,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected be weld up (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 70,204 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,395 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on outer sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 67,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on outer sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,999 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 61,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,270 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,848 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 51,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,157 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,612 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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PB53 MMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PB53 MMM, 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 PB53 MMM registered?

PB53 MMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is PB53 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB53 MMM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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