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PE05 CAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 CAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,652 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 75,651 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,053 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,976 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 61,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,990 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,990 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,089 miles

2x centre exhaust mounting snapped

Both front wipers smearing screen

Damage to front bumper

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside rear tyre cracking, worn on inner edge and low on tread

Rear subframe corroded

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on front to back rigid brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,053 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

2x centre exhaust mounting snapped

Both front wipers smearing screen

Damage to front bumper

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside rear tyre cracking, worn on inner edge and low on tread

Rear subframe corroded

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion on front to back rigid brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,920 miles

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

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

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

exhaust offside rear mounting corroded away but system still adequately supported

Fail 20 Feb 2017 53,913 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust offside rear mounting corroded away but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,073 miles

exhaust hanger broken at rear but system is secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area

Fail 11 Mar 2016 48,068 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken at rear but system is secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre inner sidewall slight delamination

offside rear exhaust hanger broken but is secure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,178 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken/perished but is secure at time of test

nearside front tyre inner shoulder irregular wear and tread depth getting low

offside rear tyre inner sidewall delaminating and tread getting low

slight play nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Mar 2014 38,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken/perished but is secure at time of test

nearside front tyre inner shoulder irregular wear and tread depth getting low

offside rear tyre inner sidewall delaminating and tread getting low

slight play nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 34,302 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,005 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,933 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,280 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 CAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PE05 CAA, 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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PE05 CAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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