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PE05 EBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,747 mi
Last recorded81,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,747 miles

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,925 miles

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,210 miles

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2020 79,355 miles

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

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,839 miles

Engine and side undertrays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,997 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall lightly perished

Rear N/S & O/S rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,997 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall lightly perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear N/S & O/S rear exhaust box clamps corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,578 miles

handbrake 18%

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,577 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

handbrake 18%

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 44,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,863 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 EBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

PE05 EBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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