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PP54 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 79,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,519 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 71,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 67,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2018 66,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,151 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays & cover obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,611 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,861 miles

offside rear silencer hanger broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,551 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,870 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,080 miles

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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PP54 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PP54 SLK, 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 PP54 SLK registered?

PP54 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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