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PG05 PKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,283 mi
Last recorded72,283 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 PKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 72,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,377 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,363 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,127 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working replace bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,406 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in Y section rear (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit right rear tyre low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high ajust headlamp aim (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit right rear tyre low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,074 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,008 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R lamp cracked

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 31,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R lamp cracked

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,040 miles

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)

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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PG05 PKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PG05 PKG, 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 PG05 PKG registered?

PG05 PKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for PG05 PKG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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