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PG05 UCN

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 69,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 65,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rubber also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 61,937 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,116 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front suspension rear arm bushes splitting

various corrosion on and around vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2022 60,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front suspension rear arm bushes splitting

various corrosion on and around vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,765 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 57,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to fogged lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to fogged lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,105 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust Brackets Corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Condensation (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,859 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 48,839 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in snowy and wet conditions

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,387 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,387 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,169 miles

Both front tyres fethering on the inner edge

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

Unable to fully inspect the underside of the vehcile due to plastic panels covering about 80% of ther under side

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,772 miles

Brake foot pedal slightly low but still has reserve travel

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to do a full mot inspection due to plastic panneling covering the majority of the cars underside

Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,643 miles

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

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 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PG05 UCN, 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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PG05 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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