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PG54 EAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,571 mi
Last recorded57,571 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG54 EAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 57,571 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 57,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 57,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 55,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,892 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,205 miles

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

Slight free play in steering rack arms

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PG54 EAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PG54 EAT, 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 PG54 EAT registered?

PG54 EAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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