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PE05 BZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,112 mi
Last recorded61,112 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,112 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,435 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 60,428 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 59,169 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 59,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,879 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,582 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 56,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 54,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,596 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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PE05 BZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE05 BZT, 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 PE05 BZT registered?

PE05 BZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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