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PE05 EBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 58,162 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear axle mounts area n/s and o/s front shock absorber mounts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mount holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear axle mounts area n/s and o/s front shock absorber mounts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 54,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,303 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 52,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 44,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,897 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.5mm

Fail 3 Feb 2016 34,796 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.5mm

Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,035 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 30,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,775 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 EBV 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 72%.

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

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