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PK05 MHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 MHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,097 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,493 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also bush deteriorating and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s, worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 83,986 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also bush deteriorating and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating and also starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s, worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,288 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Nov 2016 48,982 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,516 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,472 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2014 31,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 19,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,604 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)

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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PK05 MHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK05 MHZ, 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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PK05 MHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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