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PE54 EEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,367 mi
Last recorded61,367 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 EEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 61,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,376 miles

unable to properly inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic skirts

Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,487 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,530 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 50,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,753 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 43,547 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,225 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,584 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,032 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 35,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,567 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,834 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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PE54 EEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE54 EEX, 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 PE54 EEX registered?

PE54 EEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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