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PE05 ECZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 ECZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

oil leaks under engine

Fail 1 Nov 2024 76,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear arm.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 72,750 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,699 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,101 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 67,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s of rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,473 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges & perished on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2016 60,182 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,140 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are in a poor condition on the inner surfaces

Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are in a poor condition on the inner surfaces

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front + rear + offside front + rear tyres have lihgt cuts in inner side walls

Fail 4 Feb 2011 42,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,227 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 ECZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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