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PT04 PAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,795 mi
Last recorded100,795 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT04 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 100,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 100,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 98,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 97,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 95,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust mounting defective both rear missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,780 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,604 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,207 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,941 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,590 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,526 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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PT04 PAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PT04 PAR, 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 PT04 PAR registered?

PT04 PAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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