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PG05 UXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,191 mi
Last recorded67,191 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,332 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

T,P,M,S Warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,795 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

T,P,M,S Warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,307 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

all front,central and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 58,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 56,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,328 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,055 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

serious transmission fluid leak

Pass 5 May 2012 36,248 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2012 36,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 36,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,786 miles

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)

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 UXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

PG05 UXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is PG05 UXV safe to buy?

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